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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,268.20, 12,788.70 and 5,289.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,268.20, 12,788.70 and 5,289.60 is: 7,298.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,268.20 : 12,788.70 = 5,289.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,268.20/12,788.70 = 5,289.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,268.20x = 12,788.70 × 5,289.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,268.20x = 67,647,107.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,647,107.52/9,268.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,298.84

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