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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,273.59, 12,797.58 and 5,024.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,273.59, 12,797.58 and 5,024.66 is: 6,934.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,273.59 : 12,797.58 = 5,024.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,273.59/12,797.58 = 5,024.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,273.59x = 12,797.58 × 5,024.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,273.59x = 64,303,463.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,303,463.20/9,273.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,934.04

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