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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,272.05, 12,795.44 and 5,023.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,272.05, 12,795.44 and 5,023.12 is: 6,931.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,272.05 : 12,795.44 = 5,023.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,272.05/12,795.44 = 5,023.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,272.05x = 12,795.44 × 5,023.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,272.05x = 64,273,030.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,273,030.57/9,272.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,931.91

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