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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,269.73, 12,792.24 and 5,290.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,269.73, 12,792.24 and 5,290.76 is: 7,301.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,269.73 : 12,792.24 = 5,290.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,269.73/12,792.24 = 5,290.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,269.73x = 12,792.24 × 5,290.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,269.73x = 67,680,671.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,680,671.70/9,269.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,301.26

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