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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,271.10, 12,794.13 and 5,079.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,271.10, 12,794.13 and 5,079.35 is: 7,009.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,271.10 : 12,794.13 = 5,079.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,271.10/12,794.13 = 5,079.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,271.10x = 12,794.13 × 5,079.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,271.10x = 64,985,877.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,985,877.15/9,271.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,009.51

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