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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,268.70, 12,793.11 and 5,292.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,268.70, 12,793.11 and 5,292.12 is: 7,304.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,268.70 : 12,793.11 = 5,292.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,268.70/12,793.11 = 5,292.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,268.70x = 12,793.11 × 5,292.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,268.70x = 67,702,673.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,702,673.29/9,268.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,304.44

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