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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,272.67, 12,797.48 and 5,292.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,272.67, 12,797.48 and 5,292.87 is: 7,304.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,272.67 : 12,797.48 = 5,292.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,272.67/12,797.48 = 5,292.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,272.67x = 12,797.48 × 5,292.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,272.67x = 67,735,371.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,735,371.50/9,272.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,304.84

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