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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,272.39, 12,795.82 and 5,023.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,272.39, 12,795.82 and 5,023.35 is: 6,932.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,272.39 : 12,795.82 = 5,023.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,272.39/12,795.82 = 5,023.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,272.39x = 12,795.82 × 5,023.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,272.39x = 64,277,882.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,277,882.40/9,272.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,932.18

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