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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,270.34, 12,793.08 and 5,021.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,270.34, 12,793.08 and 5,021.40 is: 6,929.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,270.34 : 12,793.08 = 5,021.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,270.34/12,793.08 = 5,021.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,270.34x = 12,793.08 × 5,021.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,270.34x = 64,239,238.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,239,238.72/9,270.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,929.55

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