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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,269.58, 12,791.96 and 5,020.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,269.58, 12,791.96 and 5,020.55 is: 6,928.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,269.58 : 12,791.96 = 5,020.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,269.58/12,791.96 = 5,020.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,269.58x = 12,791.96 × 5,020.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,269.58x = 64,222,585.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,222,585.72/9,269.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,928.32

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