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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,272.36, 12,795.88 and 5,080.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,272.36, 12,795.88 and 5,080.64 is: 7,011.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,272.36 : 12,795.88 = 5,080.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,272.36/12,795.88 = 5,080.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,272.36x = 12,795.88 × 5,080.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,272.36x = 65,011,259.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,011,259.76/9,272.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,011.30

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