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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,269.72, 12,792.22 and 5,020.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,269.72, 12,792.22 and 5,020.79 is: 6,928.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,269.72 : 12,792.22 = 5,020.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,269.72/12,792.22 = 5,020.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,269.72x = 12,792.22 × 5,020.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,269.72x = 64,226,986.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,226,986.29/9,269.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,928.69

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