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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,272.41, 12,793.90 and 5,493.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,272.41, 12,793.90 and 5,493.68 is: 7,580.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,272.41 : 12,793.90 = 5,493.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,272.41/12,793.90 = 5,493.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,272.41x = 12,793.90 × 5,493.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,272.41x = 70,285,645.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,285,645.09/9,272.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,580.09

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