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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,275.88, 12,800.22 and 5,296.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,275.88, 12,800.22 and 5,296.84 is: 7,309.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,275.88 : 12,800.22 = 5,296.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,275.88/12,800.22 = 5,296.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,275.88x = 12,800.22 × 5,296.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,275.88x = 67,800,717.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,800,717.30/9,275.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,309.36

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