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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,273.08, 12,794.63 and 5,495.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,273.08, 12,794.63 and 5,495.60 is: 7,582.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,273.08 : 12,794.63 = 5,495.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,273.08/12,794.63 = 5,495.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,273.08x = 12,794.63 × 5,495.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,273.08x = 70,314,104.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,314,104.65/9,273.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,582.61

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