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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,271.67, 12,793.68 and 5,292.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,271.67, 12,793.68 and 5,292.55 is: 7,303.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,271.67 : 12,793.68 = 5,292.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,271.67/12,793.68 = 5,292.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,271.67x = 12,793.68 × 5,292.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,271.67x = 67,711,191.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,711,191.08/9,271.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,303.02

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