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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,271.20, 12,794.13 and 5,022.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,271.20, 12,794.13 and 5,022.18 is: 6,930.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,271.20 : 12,794.13 = 5,022.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,271.20/12,794.13 = 5,022.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,271.20x = 12,794.13 × 5,022.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,271.20x = 64,254,423.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,254,423.80/9,271.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,930.54

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