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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,273.87, 12,795.45 and 5,294.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,273.87, 12,795.45 and 5,294.19 is: 7,304.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,273.87 : 12,795.45 = 5,294.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,273.87/12,795.45 = 5,294.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,273.87x = 12,795.45 × 5,294.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,273.87x = 67,741,543.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,741,543.44/9,273.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,304.56

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