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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,273.43, 12,794.16 and 5,291.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,273.43, 12,794.16 and 5,291.68 is: 7,300.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,273.43 : 12,794.16 = 5,291.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,273.43/12,794.16 = 5,291.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,273.43x = 12,794.16 × 5,291.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,273.43x = 67,702,600.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,702,600.59/9,273.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,300.71

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