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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,270.18, 12,793.74 and 5,291.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,270.18, 12,793.74 and 5,291.59 is: 7,302.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,270.18 : 12,793.74 = 5,291.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,270.18/12,793.74 = 5,291.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,270.18x = 12,793.74 × 5,291.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,270.18x = 67,699,200.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,699,200.19/9,270.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,302.90

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