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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,273.10, 12,799.20 and 5,296.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,273.10, 12,799.20 and 5,296.52 is: 7,310.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,273.10 : 12,799.20 = 5,296.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,273.10/12,799.20 = 5,296.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,273.10x = 12,799.20 × 5,296.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,273.10x = 67,791,263.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,791,263.20/9,273.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,310.53

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