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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,271.64, 12,795.70 and 5,294.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,271.64, 12,795.70 and 5,294.03 is: 7,306.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,271.64 : 12,795.70 = 5,294.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,271.64/12,795.70 = 5,294.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,271.64x = 12,795.70 × 5,294.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,271.64x = 67,740,845.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,740,845.46/9,271.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,306.24

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