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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,273.53, 12,797.79 and 5,081.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,273.53, 12,797.79 and 5,081.78 is: 7,013.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,273.53 : 12,797.79 = 5,081.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,273.53/12,797.79 = 5,081.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,273.53x = 12,797.79 × 5,081.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,273.53x = 65,035,553.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,035,553.27/9,273.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,013.03

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