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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,272.27, 12,795.53 and 5,293.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,272.27, 12,795.53 and 5,293.30 is: 7,304.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,272.27 : 12,795.53 = 5,293.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,272.27/12,795.53 = 5,293.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,272.27x = 12,795.53 × 5,293.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,272.27x = 67,730,514.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,730,514.97/9,272.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,304.63

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