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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,272.07, 12,795.37 and 5,023.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,272.07, 12,795.37 and 5,023.03 is: 6,931.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,272.07 : 12,795.37 = 5,023.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,272.07/12,795.37 = 5,023.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,272.07x = 12,795.37 × 5,023.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,272.07x = 64,271,527.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,271,527.37/9,272.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,931.73

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