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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,271.02, 12,793.81 and 5,292.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,271.02, 12,793.81 and 5,292.04 is: 7,302.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,271.02 : 12,793.81 = 5,292.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,271.02/12,793.81 = 5,292.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,271.02x = 12,793.81 × 5,292.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,271.02x = 67,705,327.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,705,327.81/9,271.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,302.90

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