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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,271.11, 12,793.82 and 5,292.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,271.11, 12,793.82 and 5,292.06 is: 7,302.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,271.11 : 12,793.82 = 5,292.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,271.11/12,793.82 = 5,292.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,271.11x = 12,793.82 × 5,292.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,271.11x = 67,705,636.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,705,636.61/9,271.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,302.86

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