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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,275.98, 12,801.51 and 5,741.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,275.98, 12,801.51 and 5,741.23 is: 7,923.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,275.98 : 12,801.51 = 5,741.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,275.98/12,801.51 = 5,741.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,275.98x = 12,801.51 × 5,741.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,275.98x = 73,496,413.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,496,413.26/9,275.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,923.30

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