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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,271.28, 12,794.68 and 5,079.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,271.28, 12,794.68 and 5,079.54 is: 7,009.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,271.28 : 12,794.68 = 5,079.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,271.28/12,794.68 = 5,079.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,271.28x = 12,794.68 × 5,079.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,271.28x = 64,991,088.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,991,088.85/9,271.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,009.94

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