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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,269.89, 12,793.36 and 5,291.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,269.89, 12,793.36 and 5,291.60 is: 7,302.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,269.89 : 12,793.36 = 5,291.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,269.89/12,793.36 = 5,291.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,269.89x = 12,793.36 × 5,291.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,269.89x = 67,697,300.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,697,300.49/9,269.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,302.93

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