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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,270.61, 12,793.38 and 5,291.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,270.61, 12,793.38 and 5,291.50 is: 7,302.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,270.61 : 12,793.38 = 5,291.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,270.61/12,793.38 = 5,291.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,270.61x = 12,793.38 × 5,291.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,270.61x = 67,696,170.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,696,170.27/9,270.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,302.23

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