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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,269.23, 12,792.45 and 5,290.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,269.23, 12,792.45 and 5,290.94 is: 7,302.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,269.23 : 12,792.45 = 5,290.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,269.23/12,792.45 = 5,290.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,269.23x = 12,792.45 × 5,290.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,269.23x = 67,684,101.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,684,101.25/9,269.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,302.02

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