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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,271.67, 12,795.06 and 5,022.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,271.67, 12,795.06 and 5,022.81 is: 6,931.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,271.67 : 12,795.06 = 5,022.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,271.67/12,795.06 = 5,022.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,271.67x = 12,795.06 × 5,022.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,271.67x = 64,267,174.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,267,174.15/9,271.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,931.57

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