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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,273.48, 12,797.73 and 5,081.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,273.48, 12,797.73 and 5,081.73 is: 7,012.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,273.48 : 12,797.73 = 5,081.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,273.48/12,797.73 = 5,081.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,273.48x = 12,797.73 × 5,081.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,273.48x = 65,034,608.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,034,608.47/9,273.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,012.97

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