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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,271.84, 12,795.08 and 5,022.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,271.84, 12,795.08 and 5,022.80 is: 6,931.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,271.84 : 12,795.08 = 5,022.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,271.84/12,795.08 = 5,022.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,271.84x = 12,795.08 × 5,022.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,271.84x = 64,267,127.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,267,127.82/9,271.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,931.43

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