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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,270.52, 12,793.48 and 5,078.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,270.52, 12,793.48 and 5,078.52 is: 7,008.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,270.52 : 12,793.48 = 5,078.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,270.52/12,793.48 = 5,078.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,270.52x = 12,793.48 × 5,078.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,270.52x = 64,971,944.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,971,944.05/9,270.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,008.45

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