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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,274.53, 12,796.97 and 5,496.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,274.53, 12,796.97 and 5,496.03 is: 7,583.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,274.53 : 12,796.97 = 5,496.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,274.53/12,796.97 = 5,496.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,274.53x = 12,796.97 × 5,496.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,274.53x = 70,332,539.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,332,539.54/9,274.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,583.41

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