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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,271.95, 12,796.21 and 5,293.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,271.95, 12,796.21 and 5,293.66 is: 7,305.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,271.95 : 12,796.21 = 5,293.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,271.95/12,796.21 = 5,293.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,271.95x = 12,796.21 × 5,293.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,271.95x = 67,738,785.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,738,785.03/9,271.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,305.78

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