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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,272.37, 12,795.83 and 5,293.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,272.37, 12,795.83 and 5,293.39 is: 7,304.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,272.37 : 12,795.83 = 5,293.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,272.37/12,795.83 = 5,293.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,272.37x = 12,795.83 × 5,293.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,272.37x = 67,733,370.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,733,370.65/9,272.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,304.86

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