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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,271.36, 12,794.16 and 5,079.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,271.36, 12,794.16 and 5,079.76 is: 7,009.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,271.36 : 12,794.16 = 5,079.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,271.36/12,794.16 = 5,079.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,271.36x = 12,794.16 × 5,079.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,271.36x = 64,991,262.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,991,262.20/9,271.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,009.90

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