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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,268.42, 12,790.43 and 5,019.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,268.42, 12,790.43 and 5,019.52 is: 6,926.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,268.42 : 12,790.43 = 5,019.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,268.42/12,790.43 = 5,019.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,268.42x = 12,790.43 × 5,019.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,268.42x = 64,201,819.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,201,819.19/9,268.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,926.94

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