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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,269.78, 12,792.23 and 5,020.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,269.78, 12,792.23 and 5,020.75 is: 6,928.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,269.78 : 12,792.23 = 5,020.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,269.78/12,792.23 = 5,020.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,269.78x = 12,792.23 × 5,020.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,269.78x = 64,226,499.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,226,499.71/9,269.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,928.59

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