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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,272.72, 12,792.60 and 5,293.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,272.72, 12,792.60 and 5,293.04 is: 7,302.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,272.72 : 12,792.60 = 5,293.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,272.72/12,792.60 = 5,293.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,272.72x = 12,792.60 × 5,293.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,272.72x = 67,711,743.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,711,743.50/9,272.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,302.25

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