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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,269.48, 12,792.21 and 5,077.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,269.48, 12,792.21 and 5,077.73 is: 7,007.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,269.48 : 12,792.21 = 5,077.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,269.48/12,792.21 = 5,077.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,269.48x = 12,792.21 × 5,077.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,269.48x = 64,955,388.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,955,388.48/9,269.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,007.45

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