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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,270.06, 12,793.90 and 5,291.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,270.06, 12,793.90 and 5,291.95 is: 7,303.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,270.06 : 12,793.90 = 5,291.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,270.06/12,793.90 = 5,291.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,270.06x = 12,793.90 × 5,291.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,270.06x = 67,704,615.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,704,615.14/9,270.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,303.58

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