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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,271.17, 12,792.29 and 5,293.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,271.17, 12,792.29 and 5,293.58 is: 7,304.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,271.17 : 12,792.29 = 5,293.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,271.17/12,792.29 = 5,293.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,271.17x = 12,792.29 × 5,293.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,271.17x = 67,716,920.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,716,920.07/9,271.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,304.03

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