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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,076.95, 12,523.99 and 5,297.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,076.95, 12,523.99 and 5,297.95 is: 7,309.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,076.95 : 12,523.99 = 5,297.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,076.95/12,523.99 = 5,297.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,076.95x = 12,523.99 × 5,297.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,076.95x = 66,351,472.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,351,472.82/9,076.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,309.89

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