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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,271.34, 12,793.44 and 5,291.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,271.34, 12,793.44 and 5,291.69 is: 7,301.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,271.34 : 12,793.44 = 5,291.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,271.34/12,793.44 = 5,291.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,271.34x = 12,793.44 × 5,291.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,271.34x = 67,698,849.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,698,849.90/9,271.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,301.95

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