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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,268.33, 12,791.21 and 5,290.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,268.33, 12,791.21 and 5,290.04 is: 7,300.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,268.33 : 12,791.21 = 5,290.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,268.33/12,791.21 = 5,290.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,268.33x = 12,791.21 × 5,290.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,268.33x = 67,665,986.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,665,986.10/9,268.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,300.78

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