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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,270.94, 12,794.97 and 5,292.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,270.94, 12,794.97 and 5,292.63 is: 7,304.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,270.94 : 12,794.97 = 5,292.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,270.94/12,794.97 = 5,292.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,270.94x = 12,794.97 × 5,292.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,270.94x = 67,719,042.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,719,042.07/9,270.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,304.44

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