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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,276.99, 12,802.96 and 5,299.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,276.99, 12,802.96 and 5,299.35 is: 7,313.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,276.99 : 12,802.96 = 5,299.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,276.99/12,802.96 = 5,299.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,276.99x = 12,802.96 × 5,299.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,276.99x = 67,847,366.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,847,366.08/9,276.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,313.51

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