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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,269.70, 12,792.18 and 5,077.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,269.70, 12,792.18 and 5,077.92 is: 7,007.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,269.70 : 12,792.18 = 5,077.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,269.70/12,792.18 = 5,077.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,269.70x = 12,792.18 × 5,077.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,269.70x = 64,957,666.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,957,666.67/9,269.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,007.53

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