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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,271.68, 12,794.92 and 5,079.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,271.68, 12,794.92 and 5,079.92 is: 7,010.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,271.68 : 12,794.92 = 5,079.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,271.68/12,794.92 = 5,079.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,271.68x = 12,794.92 × 5,079.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,271.68x = 64,997,170.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,997,170.01/9,271.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,010.29

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