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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,271.32, 12,794.33 and 5,022.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,271.32, 12,794.33 and 5,022.28 is: 6,930.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,271.32 : 12,794.33 = 5,022.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,271.32/12,794.33 = 5,022.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,271.32x = 12,794.33 × 5,022.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,271.32x = 64,256,720.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,256,720.23/9,271.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,930.70

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