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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,273.83, 12,798.80 and 5,295.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,273.83, 12,798.80 and 5,295.54 is: 7,308.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,273.83 : 12,798.80 = 5,295.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,273.83/12,798.80 = 5,295.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,273.83x = 12,798.80 × 5,295.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,273.83x = 67,776,530.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,776,530.87/9,273.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,308.37

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