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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,270.13, 12,793.09 and 5,078.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,270.13, 12,793.09 and 5,078.65 is: 7,008.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,270.13 : 12,793.09 = 5,078.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,270.13/12,793.09 = 5,078.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,270.13x = 12,793.09 × 5,078.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,270.13x = 64,971,562.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,971,562.56/9,270.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,008.70

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