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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,274.61, 12,798.89 and 5,025.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,274.61, 12,798.89 and 5,025.69 is: 6,935.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,274.61 : 12,798.89 = 5,025.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,274.61/12,798.89 = 5,025.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,274.61x = 12,798.89 × 5,025.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,274.61x = 64,323,253.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,323,253.48/9,274.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,935.41

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