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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,273.44, 12,797.44 and 5,081.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,273.44, 12,797.44 and 5,081.76 is: 7,012.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,273.44 : 12,797.44 = 5,081.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,273.44/12,797.44 = 5,081.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,273.44x = 12,797.44 × 5,081.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,273.44x = 65,033,518.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,033,518.69/9,273.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,012.88

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