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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,270.38, 12,793.33 and 5,291.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,270.38, 12,793.33 and 5,291.41 is: 7,302.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,270.38 : 12,793.33 = 5,291.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,270.38/12,793.33 = 5,291.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,270.38x = 12,793.33 × 5,291.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,270.38x = 67,694,754.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,694,754.30/9,270.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,302.26

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