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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,273.06, 12,796.58 and 5,293.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,273.06, 12,796.58 and 5,293.40 is: 7,304.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,273.06 : 12,796.58 = 5,293.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,273.06/12,796.58 = 5,293.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,273.06x = 12,796.58 × 5,293.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,273.06x = 67,737,416.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,737,416.57/9,273.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,304.75

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