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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,526.73, 13,145.69 and 5,277.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,526.73, 13,145.69 and 5,277.20 is: 7,281.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,526.73 : 13,145.69 = 5,277.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,526.73/13,145.69 = 5,277.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,526.73x = 13,145.69 × 5,277.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,526.73x = 69,372,382.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,372,382.73/9,526.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,281.87

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