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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,271.37, 12,794.49 and 5,292.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,271.37, 12,794.49 and 5,292.39 is: 7,303.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,271.37 : 12,794.49 = 5,292.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,271.37/12,794.49 = 5,292.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,271.37x = 12,794.49 × 5,292.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,271.37x = 67,713,430.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,713,430.93/9,271.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,303.50

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