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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,273.61, 12,797.51 and 5,024.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,273.61, 12,797.51 and 5,024.69 is: 6,934.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,273.61 : 12,797.51 = 5,024.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,273.61/12,797.51 = 5,024.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,273.61x = 12,797.51 × 5,024.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,273.61x = 64,303,520.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,303,520.52/9,273.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,934.03

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