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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,274.20, 12,795.16 and 5,292.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,274.20, 12,795.16 and 5,292.48 is: 7,301.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,274.20 : 12,795.16 = 5,292.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,274.20/12,795.16 = 5,292.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,274.20x = 12,795.16 × 5,292.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,274.20x = 67,718,128.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,718,128.40/9,274.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,301.78

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