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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,274.44, 12,796.18 and 5,294.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,274.44, 12,796.18 and 5,294.12 is: 7,304.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,274.44 : 12,796.18 = 5,294.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,274.44/12,796.18 = 5,294.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,274.44x = 12,796.18 × 5,294.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,274.44x = 67,744,512.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,744,512.46/9,274.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,304.43

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