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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,269.68, 12,792.06 and 5,020.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,269.68, 12,792.06 and 5,020.68 is: 6,928.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,269.68 : 12,792.06 = 5,020.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,269.68/12,792.06 = 5,020.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,269.68x = 12,792.06 × 5,020.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,269.68x = 64,224,839.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,224,839.80/9,269.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,928.49

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