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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,273.73, 12,797.73 and 5,024.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,273.73, 12,797.73 and 5,024.90 is: 6,934.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,273.73 : 12,797.73 = 5,024.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,273.73/12,797.73 = 5,024.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,273.73x = 12,797.73 × 5,024.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,273.73x = 64,307,256.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,307,256.36/9,273.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,934.35

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