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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,275.13, 12,796.53 and 5,293.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,275.13, 12,796.53 and 5,293.38 is: 7,303.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,275.13 : 12,796.53 = 5,293.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,275.13/12,796.53 = 5,293.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,275.13x = 12,796.53 × 5,293.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,275.13x = 67,736,895.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,736,895.97/9,275.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,303.07

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