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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,273.24, 12,796.98 and 5,081.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,273.24, 12,796.98 and 5,081.46 is: 7,012.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,273.24 : 12,796.98 = 5,081.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,273.24/12,796.98 = 5,081.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,273.24x = 12,796.98 × 5,081.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,273.24x = 65,027,341.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,027,341.99/9,273.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,012.36

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