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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,270.30, 12,792.52 and 5,077.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,270.30, 12,792.52 and 5,077.74 is: 7,007.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,270.30 : 12,792.52 = 5,077.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,270.30/12,792.52 = 5,077.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,270.30x = 12,792.52 × 5,077.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,270.30x = 64,957,090.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,957,090.50/9,270.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,007.01

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