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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,525.79, 13,144.58 and 5,276.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,525.79, 13,144.58 and 5,276.73 is: 7,281.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,525.79 : 13,144.58 = 5,276.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,525.79/13,144.58 = 5,276.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,525.79x = 13,144.58 × 5,276.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,525.79x = 69,360,393.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,360,393.03/9,525.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,281.33

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