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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,273.44, 12,794.80 and 5,293.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,273.44, 12,794.80 and 5,293.12 is: 7,303.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,273.44 : 12,794.80 = 5,293.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,273.44/12,794.80 = 5,293.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,273.44x = 12,794.80 × 5,293.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,273.44x = 67,724,411.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,724,411.78/9,273.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,303.05

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