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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,274.92, 12,801.27 and 8,527.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,274.92, 12,801.27 and 8,527.69 is: 11,769.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,274.92 : 12,801.27 = 8,527.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,274.92/12,801.27 = 8,527.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,274.92x = 12,801.27 × 8,527.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,274.92x = 109,165,262.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,165,262.17/9,274.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,769.94

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