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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,274.96, 12,799.67 and 5,296.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,274.96, 12,799.67 and 5,296.44 is: 7,309.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,274.96 : 12,799.67 = 5,296.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,274.96/12,799.67 = 5,296.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,274.96x = 12,799.67 × 5,296.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,274.96x = 67,792,657.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,792,657.69/9,274.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,309.21

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