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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,073.31, 12,523.75 and 5,297.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,073.31, 12,523.75 and 5,297.36 is: 7,311.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,073.31 : 12,523.75 = 5,297.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,073.31/12,523.75 = 5,297.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,073.31x = 12,523.75 × 5,297.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,073.31x = 66,342,812.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,342,812.30/9,073.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,311.86

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