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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,272.38, 12,795.89 and 5,080.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,272.38, 12,795.89 and 5,080.63 is: 7,011.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,272.38 : 12,795.89 = 5,080.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,272.38/12,795.89 = 5,080.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,272.38x = 12,795.89 × 5,080.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,272.38x = 65,011,093.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,011,093.23/9,272.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,011.27

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