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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,268.31, 12,792.66 and 5,729.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,268.31, 12,792.66 and 5,729.46 is: 7,908.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,268.31 : 12,792.66 = 5,729.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,268.31/12,792.66 = 5,729.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,268.31x = 12,792.66 × 5,729.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,268.31x = 73,295,033.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,295,033.76/9,268.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,908.13

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