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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,272.30, 12,795.68 and 5,080.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,272.30, 12,795.68 and 5,080.55 is: 7,011.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,272.30 : 12,795.68 = 5,080.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,272.30/12,795.68 = 5,080.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,272.30x = 12,795.68 × 5,080.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,272.30x = 65,009,040.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,009,040.75/9,272.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,011.11

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