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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,272.44, 12,793.42 and 5,292.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,272.44, 12,793.42 and 5,292.12 is: 7,301.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,272.44 : 12,793.42 = 5,292.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,272.44/12,793.42 = 5,292.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,272.44x = 12,793.42 × 5,292.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,272.44x = 67,704,313.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,704,313.85/9,272.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,301.67

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