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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,270.15, 12,792.84 and 5,021.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,270.15, 12,792.84 and 5,021.26 is: 6,929.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,270.15 : 12,792.84 = 5,021.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,270.15/12,792.84 = 5,021.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,270.15x = 12,792.84 × 5,021.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,270.15x = 64,236,124.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,236,124.97/9,270.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,929.35

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