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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,270.23, 12,792.96 and 5,078.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,270.23, 12,792.96 and 5,078.48 is: 7,008.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,270.23 : 12,792.96 = 5,078.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,270.23/12,792.96 = 5,078.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,270.23x = 12,792.96 × 5,078.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,270.23x = 64,968,791.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,968,791.50/9,270.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,008.33

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