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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,270.93, 12,793.79 and 5,079.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,270.93, 12,793.79 and 5,079.17 is: 7,009.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,270.93 : 12,793.79 = 5,079.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,270.93/12,793.79 = 5,079.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,270.93x = 12,793.79 × 5,079.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,270.93x = 64,981,808.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,981,808.96/9,270.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,009.20

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