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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,273.88, 12,797.46 and 5,294.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,273.88, 12,797.46 and 5,294.84 is: 7,306.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,273.88 : 12,797.46 = 5,294.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,273.88/12,797.46 = 5,294.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,273.88x = 12,797.46 × 5,294.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,273.88x = 67,760,503.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,760,503.11/9,273.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,306.60

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