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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,275.36, 12,801.29 and 5,296.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,275.36, 12,801.29 and 5,296.70 is: 7,310.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,275.36 : 12,801.29 = 5,296.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,275.36/12,801.29 = 5,296.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,275.36x = 12,801.29 × 5,296.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,275.36x = 67,804,502.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,804,502.25/9,275.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,310.18

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