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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,273.97, 12,798.77 and 5,739.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,273.97, 12,798.77 and 5,739.23 is: 7,920.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,273.97 : 12,798.77 = 5,739.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,273.97/12,798.77 = 5,739.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,273.97x = 12,798.77 × 5,739.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,273.97x = 73,455,056.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,455,056.05/9,273.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,920.57

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