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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,272.66, 12,795.93 and 5,293.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,272.66, 12,795.93 and 5,293.44 is: 7,304.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,272.66 : 12,795.93 = 5,293.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,272.66/12,795.93 = 5,293.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,272.66x = 12,795.93 × 5,293.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,272.66x = 67,734,487.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,734,487.70/9,272.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,304.76

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