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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,298.77, 12,817.53 and 7,305.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,298.77, 12,817.53 and 7,305.90 is: 10,070.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,298.77 : 12,817.53 = 7,305.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,298.77/12,817.53 = 7,305.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,298.77x = 12,817.53 × 7,305.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,298.77x = 93,643,592.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,643,592.43/9,298.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,070.54

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