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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,468.72, 13,067.28 and 5,277

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,468.72, 13,067.28 and 5,277 is: 7,282.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,468.72 : 13,067.28 = 5,277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,468.72/13,067.28 = 5,277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,468.72x = 13,067.28 × 5,277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,468.72x = 68,956,036.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,956,036.56/9,468.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,282.51

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