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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,272.10, 12,795.51 and 5,080.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,272.10, 12,795.51 and 5,080.35 is: 7,010.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,272.10 : 12,795.51 = 5,080.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,272.10/12,795.51 = 5,080.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,272.10x = 12,795.51 × 5,080.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,272.10x = 65,005,669.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,005,669.23/9,272.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,010.89

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