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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,270.81, 12,793.50 and 5,291.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,270.81, 12,793.50 and 5,291.55 is: 7,302.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,270.81 : 12,793.50 = 5,291.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,270.81/12,793.50 = 5,291.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,270.81x = 12,793.50 × 5,291.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,270.81x = 67,697,444.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,697,444.93/9,270.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,302.21

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