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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,270.57, 12,793.44 and 5,021.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,270.57, 12,793.44 and 5,021.64 is: 6,929.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,270.57 : 12,793.44 = 5,021.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,270.57/12,793.44 = 5,021.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,270.57x = 12,793.44 × 5,021.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,270.57x = 64,244,068.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,244,068.58/9,270.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,929.89

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