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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,273.55, 12,797.46 and 5,024.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,273.55, 12,797.46 and 5,024.60 is: 6,933.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,273.55 : 12,797.46 = 5,024.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,273.55/12,797.46 = 5,024.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,273.55x = 12,797.46 × 5,024.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,273.55x = 64,302,092.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,302,092.39/9,273.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,933.92

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