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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,270.21, 12,792.36 and 5,493.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,270.21, 12,792.36 and 5,493.73 is: 7,581.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,270.21 : 12,792.36 = 5,493.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,270.21/12,792.36 = 5,493.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,270.21x = 12,792.36 × 5,493.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,270.21x = 70,277,771.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,277,771.90/9,270.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,581.03

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