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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,273.14, 12,797.76 and 5,295.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,273.14, 12,797.76 and 5,295.54 is: 7,308.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,273.14 : 12,797.76 = 5,295.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,273.14/12,797.76 = 5,295.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,273.14x = 12,797.76 × 5,295.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,273.14x = 67,771,049.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,771,049.99/9,273.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,308.32

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