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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,291.93, 12,819.77 and 5,258.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,291.93, 12,819.77 and 5,258.20 is: 7,254.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,291.93 : 12,819.77 = 5,258.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,291.93/12,819.77 = 5,258.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,291.93x = 12,819.77 × 5,258.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,291.93x = 67,408,900.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,408,900.03/9,291.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,254.56

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