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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,273.96, 12,797.82 and 5,295.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,273.96, 12,797.82 and 5,295.06 is: 7,307.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,273.96 : 12,797.82 = 5,295.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,273.96/12,797.82 = 5,295.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,273.96x = 12,797.82 × 5,295.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,273.96x = 67,765,224.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,765,224.77/9,273.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,307.04

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