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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,275.99, 12,801.58 and 5,298.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,275.99, 12,801.58 and 5,298.35 is: 7,312.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,275.99 : 12,801.58 = 5,298.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,275.99/12,801.58 = 5,298.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,275.99x = 12,801.58 × 5,298.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,275.99x = 67,827,174.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,827,174.14/9,275.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,312.13

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