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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,275.53, 12,798.34 and 5,497.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,275.53, 12,798.34 and 5,497.03 is: 7,584.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,275.53 : 12,798.34 = 5,497.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,275.53/12,798.34 = 5,497.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,275.53x = 12,798.34 × 5,497.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,275.53x = 70,352,858.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,352,858.93/9,275.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,584.78

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