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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,276.03, 12,800.64 and 5,296.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,276.03, 12,800.64 and 5,296.37 is: 7,308.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,276.03 : 12,800.64 = 5,296.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,276.03/12,800.64 = 5,296.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,276.03x = 12,800.64 × 5,296.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,276.03x = 67,796,861.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,796,861.67/9,276.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,308.82

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