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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,270.63, 12,793.78 and 5,079.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,270.63, 12,793.78 and 5,079.15 is: 7,009.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,270.63 : 12,793.78 = 5,079.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,270.63/12,793.78 = 5,079.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,270.63x = 12,793.78 × 5,079.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,270.63x = 64,981,527.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,981,527.69/9,270.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,009.40

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