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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,269.92, 12,782.64 and 7,930.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,269.92, 12,782.64 and 7,930.72 is: 10,935.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,269.92 : 12,782.64 = 7,930.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,269.92/12,782.64 = 7,930.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,269.92x = 12,782.64 × 7,930.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,269.92x = 101,375,538.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,375,538.70/9,269.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,935.97

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