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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,272.01, 12,795.54 and 5,079.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,272.01, 12,795.54 and 5,079.99 is: 7,010.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,272.01 : 12,795.54 = 5,079.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,272.01/12,795.54 = 5,079.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,272.01x = 12,795.54 × 5,079.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,272.01x = 65,001,215.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,001,215.24/9,272.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,010.48

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