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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,270.23, 12,793.28 and 5,291.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,270.23, 12,793.28 and 5,291.37 is: 7,302.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,270.23 : 12,793.28 = 5,291.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,270.23/12,793.28 = 5,291.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,270.23x = 12,793.28 × 5,291.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,270.23x = 67,693,951.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,693,951.54/9,270.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,302.30

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