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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,273.26, 12,797.62 and 5,295.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,273.26, 12,797.62 and 5,295.67 is: 7,308.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,273.26 : 12,797.62 = 5,295.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,273.26/12,797.62 = 5,295.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,273.26x = 12,797.62 × 5,295.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,273.26x = 67,771,927.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,771,927.07/9,273.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,308.32

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