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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,272.85, 12,798.82 and 5,296.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,272.85, 12,798.82 and 5,296.27 is: 7,310.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,272.85 : 12,798.82 = 5,296.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,272.85/12,798.82 = 5,296.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,272.85x = 12,798.82 × 5,296.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,272.85x = 67,786,006.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,786,006.40/9,272.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,310.16

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