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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,274.10, 12,800.58 and 5,297.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,274.10, 12,800.58 and 5,297.52 is: 7,311.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,274.10 : 12,800.58 = 5,297.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,274.10/12,800.58 = 5,297.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,274.10x = 12,800.58 × 5,297.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,274.10x = 67,811,328.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,811,328.56/9,274.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,311.90

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