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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,269.85, 12,792.31 and 5,020.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,269.85, 12,792.31 and 5,020.81 is: 6,928.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,269.85 : 12,792.31 = 5,020.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,269.85/12,792.31 = 5,020.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,269.85x = 12,792.31 × 5,020.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,269.85x = 64,227,732.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,227,732.27/9,269.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,928.67

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