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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,286.74, 12,813.48 and 5,253.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,286.74, 12,813.48 and 5,253.65 is: 7,248.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,286.74 : 12,813.48 = 5,253.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,286.74/12,813.48 = 5,253.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,286.74x = 12,813.48 × 5,253.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,286.74x = 67,317,475.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,317,475.13/9,286.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,248.77

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