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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,270.64, 12,794.39 and 5,292.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,270.64, 12,794.39 and 5,292.35 is: 7,303.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,270.64 : 12,794.39 = 5,292.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,270.64/12,794.39 = 5,292.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,270.64x = 12,794.39 × 5,292.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,270.64x = 67,712,339.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,712,339.18/9,270.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,303.96

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