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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,270.62, 12,793.48 and 5,021.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,270.62, 12,793.48 and 5,021.72 is: 6,929.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,270.62 : 12,793.48 = 5,021.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,270.62/12,793.48 = 5,021.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,270.62x = 12,793.48 × 5,021.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,270.62x = 64,245,274.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,245,274.39/9,270.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,929.99

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