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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,269.94, 12,793.59 and 5,291.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,269.94, 12,793.59 and 5,291.63 is: 7,303.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,269.94 : 12,793.59 = 5,291.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,269.94/12,793.59 = 5,291.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,269.94x = 12,793.59 × 5,291.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,269.94x = 67,698,880.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,698,880.68/9,269.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,303.05

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