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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,270.88, 12,793.32 and 5,291.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,270.88, 12,793.32 and 5,291.84 is: 7,302.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,270.88 : 12,793.32 = 5,291.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,270.88/12,793.32 = 5,291.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,270.88x = 12,793.32 × 5,291.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,270.88x = 67,700,202.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,700,202.51/9,270.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,302.46

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