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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,272.24, 12,798.48 and 8,026.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,272.24, 12,798.48 and 8,026.70 is: 11,079.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,272.24 : 12,798.48 = 8,026.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,272.24/12,798.48 = 8,026.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,272.24x = 12,798.48 × 8,026.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,272.24x = 102,729,559.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,729,559.42/9,272.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,079.26

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