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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,270.31, 12,792.81 and 5,291.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,270.31, 12,792.81 and 5,291.05 is: 7,301.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,270.31 : 12,792.81 = 5,291.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,270.31/12,792.81 = 5,291.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,270.31x = 12,792.81 × 5,291.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,270.31x = 67,687,397.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,687,397.35/9,270.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,301.52

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