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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,269.24, 12,791.59 and 5,020.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,269.24, 12,791.59 and 5,020.35 is: 6,928.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,269.24 : 12,791.59 = 5,020.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,269.24/12,791.59 = 5,020.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,269.24x = 12,791.59 × 5,020.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,269.24x = 64,218,233.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,218,233.75/9,269.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,928.11

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