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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,272.02, 12,795.09 and 5,080.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,272.02, 12,795.09 and 5,080.18 is: 7,010.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,272.02 : 12,795.09 = 5,080.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,272.02/12,795.09 = 5,080.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,272.02x = 12,795.09 × 5,080.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,272.02x = 65,001,360.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,001,360.32/9,272.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,010.49

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