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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,269.36, 12,792.12 and 5,077.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,269.36, 12,792.12 and 5,077.52 is: 7,007.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,269.36 : 12,792.12 = 5,077.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,269.36/12,792.12 = 5,077.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,269.36x = 12,792.12 × 5,077.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,269.36x = 64,952,245.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,952,245.14/9,269.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,007.20

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