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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,269.55, 12,791.99 and 5,020.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,269.55, 12,791.99 and 5,020.62 is: 6,928.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,269.55 : 12,791.99 = 5,020.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,269.55/12,791.99 = 5,020.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,269.55x = 12,791.99 × 5,020.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,269.55x = 64,223,695.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,223,695.73/9,269.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,928.46

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