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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,276.87, 12,799.59 and 5,297.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,276.87, 12,799.59 and 5,297.19 is: 7,308.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,276.87 : 12,799.59 = 5,297.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,276.87/12,799.59 = 5,297.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,276.87x = 12,799.59 × 5,297.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,276.87x = 67,801,860.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,801,860.15/9,276.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,308.70

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