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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,273.84, 12,797.92 and 5,024.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,273.84, 12,797.92 and 5,024.96 is: 6,934.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,273.84 : 12,797.92 = 5,024.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,273.84/12,797.92 = 5,024.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,273.84x = 12,797.92 × 5,024.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,273.84x = 64,309,036.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,309,036.08/9,273.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,934.46

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