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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,273.62, 12,797.63 and 5,498.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,273.62, 12,797.63 and 5,498.66 is: 7,588.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,273.62 : 12,797.63 = 5,498.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,273.62/12,797.63 = 5,498.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,273.62x = 12,797.63 × 5,498.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,273.62x = 70,369,816.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,369,816.18/9,273.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,588.17

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