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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,270.72, 12,789.84 and 5,291.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,270.72, 12,789.84 and 5,291.04 is: 7,299.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,270.72 : 12,789.84 = 5,291.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,270.72/12,789.84 = 5,291.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,270.72x = 12,789.84 × 5,291.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,270.72x = 67,671,555.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,671,555.03/9,270.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,299.49

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