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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,270.60, 12,791.97 and 5,237.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,270.60, 12,791.97 and 5,237.34 is: 7,226.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,270.60 : 12,791.97 = 5,237.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,270.60/12,791.97 = 5,237.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,270.60x = 12,791.97 × 5,237.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,270.60x = 66,995,896.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,995,896.16/9,270.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,226.71

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