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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,271.50, 12,794.59 and 5,022.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,271.50, 12,794.59 and 5,022.47 is: 6,930.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,271.50 : 12,794.59 = 5,022.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,271.50/12,794.59 = 5,022.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,271.50x = 12,794.59 × 5,022.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,271.50x = 64,260,393.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,260,393.02/9,271.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,930.96

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