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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,270.96, 12,793.94 and 5,022.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,270.96, 12,793.94 and 5,022.07 is: 6,930.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,270.96 : 12,793.94 = 5,022.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,270.96/12,793.94 = 5,022.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,270.96x = 12,793.94 × 5,022.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,270.96x = 64,252,062.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,252,062.26/9,270.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,930.46

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