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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,268.29, 12,790.50 and 5,634.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,268.29, 12,790.50 and 5,634.33 is: 7,775.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,268.29 : 12,790.50 = 5,634.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,268.29/12,790.50 = 5,634.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,268.29x = 12,790.50 × 5,634.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,268.29x = 72,065,897.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,065,897.87/9,268.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,775.53

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