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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,273.29, 12,797.46 and 5,294.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,273.29, 12,797.46 and 5,294.33 is: 7,306.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,273.29 : 12,797.46 = 5,294.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,273.29/12,797.46 = 5,294.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,273.29x = 12,797.46 × 5,294.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,273.29x = 67,753,960.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,753,960.40/9,273.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,306.36

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