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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,270.45, 12,794.14 and 5,292.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,270.45, 12,794.14 and 5,292.16 is: 7,303.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,270.45 : 12,794.14 = 5,292.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,270.45/12,794.14 = 5,292.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,270.45x = 12,794.14 × 5,292.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,270.45x = 67,708,635.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,708,635.94/9,270.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,303.71

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