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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,269.27, 12,791.66 and 5,020.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,269.27, 12,791.66 and 5,020.34 is: 6,928.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,269.27 : 12,791.66 = 5,020.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,269.27/12,791.66 = 5,020.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,269.27x = 12,791.66 × 5,020.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,269.27x = 64,218,393.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,218,393.30/9,269.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,928.10

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