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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,269.75, 12,791.55 and 5,290.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,269.75, 12,791.55 and 5,290.32 is: 7,300.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,269.75 : 12,791.55 = 5,290.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,269.75/12,791.55 = 5,290.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,269.75x = 12,791.55 × 5,290.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,269.75x = 67,671,460.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,671,460.60/9,269.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,300.24

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