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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,272.52, 12,796.59 and 5,294.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,272.52, 12,796.59 and 5,294.91 is: 7,307.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,272.52 : 12,796.59 = 5,294.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,272.52/12,796.59 = 5,294.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,272.52x = 12,796.59 × 5,294.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,272.52x = 67,756,792.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,756,792.36/9,272.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,307.27

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