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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,269.75, 12,792.19 and 5,020.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,269.75, 12,792.19 and 5,020.71 is: 6,928.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,269.75 : 12,792.19 = 5,020.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,269.75/12,792.19 = 5,020.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,269.75x = 12,792.19 × 5,020.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,269.75x = 64,225,851.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,225,851.15/9,269.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,928.55

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