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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,275.51, 12,797.15 and 5,295.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,275.51, 12,797.15 and 5,295.84 is: 7,306.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,275.51 : 12,797.15 = 5,295.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,275.51/12,797.15 = 5,295.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,275.51x = 12,797.15 × 5,295.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,275.51x = 67,771,632.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,771,632.38/9,275.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,306.52

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