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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,273.86, 12,798.66 and 5,296.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,273.86, 12,798.66 and 5,296.22 is: 7,309.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,273.86 : 12,798.66 = 5,296.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,273.86/12,798.66 = 5,296.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,273.86x = 12,798.66 × 5,296.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,273.86x = 67,784,519.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,784,519.07/9,273.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,309.20

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