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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,297.26, 12,827.94 and 5,264.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,297.26, 12,827.94 and 5,264.18 is: 7,263.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,297.26 : 12,827.94 = 5,264.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,297.26/12,827.94 = 5,264.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,297.26x = 12,827.94 × 5,264.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,297.26x = 67,528,521.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,528,521.05/9,297.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,263.28

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