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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,275.26, 12,799.21 and 5,498.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,275.26, 12,799.21 and 5,498.23 is: 7,587.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,275.26 : 12,799.21 = 5,498.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,275.26/12,799.21 = 5,498.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,275.26x = 12,799.21 × 5,498.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,275.26x = 70,372,922.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,372,922.66/9,275.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,587.17

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