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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,270.42, 12,794.67 and 5,291.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,270.42, 12,794.67 and 5,291.70 is: 7,303.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,270.42 : 12,794.67 = 5,291.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,270.42/12,794.67 = 5,291.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,270.42x = 12,794.67 × 5,291.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,270.42x = 67,705,555.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,705,555.24/9,270.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,303.40

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