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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,526.79, 13,145.96 and 5,277.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,526.79, 13,145.96 and 5,277.73 is: 7,282.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,526.79 : 13,145.96 = 5,277.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,526.79/13,145.96 = 5,277.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,526.79x = 13,145.96 × 5,277.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,526.79x = 69,380,827.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,380,827.47/9,526.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,282.71

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