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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,273.35, 12,797.22 and 5,024.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,273.35, 12,797.22 and 5,024.40 is: 6,933.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,273.35 : 12,797.22 = 5,024.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,273.35/12,797.22 = 5,024.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,273.35x = 12,797.22 × 5,024.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,273.35x = 64,298,352.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,298,352.17/9,273.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,933.67

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