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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,073.93, 12,524.61 and 5,297.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,073.93, 12,524.61 and 5,297.98 is: 7,312.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,073.93 : 12,524.61 = 5,297.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,073.93/12,524.61 = 5,297.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,073.93x = 12,524.61 × 5,297.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,073.93x = 66,355,133.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,355,133.29/9,073.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,312.72

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