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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,275.44, 12,797.56 and 5,295.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,275.44, 12,797.56 and 5,295.12 is: 7,305.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,275.44 : 12,797.56 = 5,295.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,275.44/12,797.56 = 5,295.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,275.44x = 12,797.56 × 5,295.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,275.44x = 67,764,615.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,764,615.91/9,275.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,305.81

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