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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,270.55, 12,793.37 and 5,021.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,270.55, 12,793.37 and 5,021.62 is: 6,929.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,270.55 : 12,793.37 = 5,021.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,270.55/12,793.37 = 5,021.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,270.55x = 12,793.37 × 5,021.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,270.55x = 64,243,442.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,243,442.66/9,270.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,929.84

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