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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,273.08, 12,798.64 and 7,252.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,273.08, 12,798.64 and 7,252.49 is: 10,009.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,273.08 : 12,798.64 = 7,252.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,273.08/12,798.64 = 7,252.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,273.08x = 12,798.64 × 7,252.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,273.08x = 92,821,977.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,821,977.68/9,273.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,009.83

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