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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,273.52, 12,797.52 and 5,081.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,273.52, 12,797.52 and 5,081.84 is: 7,012.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,273.52 : 12,797.52 = 5,081.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,273.52/12,797.52 = 5,081.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,273.52x = 12,797.52 × 5,081.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,273.52x = 65,034,949.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,034,949.04/9,273.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,012.97

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