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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,276.10, 12,801.36 and 5,296.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,276.10, 12,801.36 and 5,296.16 is: 7,308.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,276.10 : 12,801.36 = 5,296.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,276.10/12,801.36 = 5,296.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,276.10x = 12,801.36 × 5,296.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,276.10x = 67,798,050.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,798,050.78/9,276.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,308.90

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