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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,272.04, 12,794.94 and 5,080.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,272.04, 12,794.94 and 5,080.20 is: 7,010.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,272.04 : 12,794.94 = 5,080.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,272.04/12,794.94 = 5,080.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,272.04x = 12,794.94 × 5,080.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,272.04x = 65,000,854.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,000,854.19/9,272.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,010.42

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