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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,269.68, 12,793.08 and 5,291.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,269.68, 12,793.08 and 5,291.39 is: 7,302.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,269.68 : 12,793.08 = 5,291.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,269.68/12,793.08 = 5,291.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,269.68x = 12,793.08 × 5,291.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,269.68x = 67,693,175.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,693,175.58/9,269.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,302.64

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