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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,269.44, 12,791.70 and 5,292.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,269.44, 12,791.70 and 5,292.88 is: 7,304.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,269.44 : 12,791.70 = 5,292.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,269.44/12,791.70 = 5,292.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,269.44x = 12,791.70 × 5,292.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,269.44x = 67,704,933.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,704,933.10/9,269.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,304.10

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