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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,269.92, 12,792 and 6,034.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,269.92, 12,792 and 6,034.24 is: 8,326.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,269.92 : 12,792 = 6,034.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,269.92/12,792 = 6,034.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,269.92x = 12,792 × 6,034.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,269.92x = 77,189,998.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,189,998.08/9,269.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,326.93

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