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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,271.27, 12,795.26 and 5,292.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,271.27, 12,795.26 and 5,292.97 is: 7,304.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,271.27 : 12,795.26 = 5,292.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,271.27/12,795.26 = 5,292.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,271.27x = 12,795.26 × 5,292.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,271.27x = 67,724,900.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,724,900.86/9,271.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,304.82

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