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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,272.08, 12,794.73 and 5,293.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,272.08, 12,794.73 and 5,293.12 is: 7,304.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,272.08 : 12,794.73 = 5,293.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,272.08/12,794.73 = 5,293.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,272.08x = 12,794.73 × 5,293.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,272.08x = 67,724,041.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,724,041.26/9,272.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,304.08

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