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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,273.51, 12,797.60 and 5,081.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,273.51, 12,797.60 and 5,081.49 is: 7,012.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,273.51 : 12,797.60 = 5,081.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,273.51/12,797.60 = 5,081.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,273.51x = 12,797.60 × 5,081.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,273.51x = 65,030,851.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,030,851.02/9,273.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,012.54

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