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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,273.72, 12,793.98 and 5,294.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,273.72, 12,793.98 and 5,294.04 is: 7,303.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,273.72 : 12,793.98 = 5,294.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,273.72/12,793.98 = 5,294.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,273.72x = 12,793.98 × 5,294.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,273.72x = 67,731,841.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,731,841.88/9,273.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,303.63

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