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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,267.59, 12,790.19 and 5,289.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,267.59, 12,790.19 and 5,289.30 is: 7,299.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,267.59 : 12,790.19 = 5,289.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,267.59/12,790.19 = 5,289.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,267.59x = 12,790.19 × 5,289.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,267.59x = 67,651,151.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,651,151.97/9,267.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,299.76

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