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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,267.70, 12,791.73 and 5,291.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,267.70, 12,791.73 and 5,291.12 is: 7,303.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,267.70 : 12,791.73 = 5,291.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,267.70/12,791.73 = 5,291.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,267.70x = 12,791.73 × 5,291.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,267.70x = 67,682,523.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,682,523.27/9,267.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,303.06

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