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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,268.83, 12,791.39 and 5,290.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,268.83, 12,791.39 and 5,290.25 is: 7,300.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,268.83 : 12,791.39 = 5,290.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,268.83/12,791.39 = 5,290.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,268.83x = 12,791.39 × 5,290.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,268.83x = 67,669,560.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,669,560.54/9,268.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,300.77

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