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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,270.99, 12,793.96 and 5,292.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,270.99, 12,793.96 and 5,292.01 is: 7,302.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,270.99 : 12,793.96 = 5,292.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,270.99/12,793.96 = 5,292.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,270.99x = 12,793.96 × 5,292.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,270.99x = 67,705,786.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,705,786.87/9,270.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,302.97

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