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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,268.20, 12,789.94 and 5,288.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,268.20, 12,789.94 and 5,288.68 is: 7,298.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,268.20 : 12,789.94 = 5,288.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,268.20/12,789.94 = 5,288.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,268.20x = 12,789.94 × 5,288.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,268.20x = 67,641,899.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,641,899.88/9,268.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,298.28

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