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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,525.81, 13,146.12 and 5,277.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,525.81, 13,146.12 and 5,277.33 is: 7,282.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,525.81 : 13,146.12 = 5,277.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,525.81/13,146.12 = 5,277.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,525.81x = 13,146.12 × 5,277.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,525.81x = 69,376,413.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,376,413.46/9,525.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,282.99

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