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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,271.44, 12,795.66 and 5,293.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,271.44, 12,795.66 and 5,293.13 is: 7,305.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,271.44 : 12,795.66 = 5,293.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,271.44/12,795.66 = 5,293.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,271.44x = 12,795.66 × 5,293.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,271.44x = 67,729,027.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,729,027.84/9,271.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,305.12

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