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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,269.76, 12,792.24 and 5,077.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,269.76, 12,792.24 and 5,077.92 is: 7,007.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,269.76 : 12,792.24 = 5,077.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,269.76/12,792.24 = 5,077.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,269.76x = 12,792.24 × 5,077.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,269.76x = 64,957,971.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,957,971.34/9,269.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,007.51

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