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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,267.94, 12,790.83 and 5,289.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,267.94, 12,790.83 and 5,289.63 is: 7,300.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,267.94 : 12,790.83 = 5,289.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,267.94/12,790.83 = 5,289.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,267.94x = 12,790.83 × 5,289.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,267.94x = 67,658,758.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,658,758.09/9,267.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,300.30

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