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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,272.41, 12,793.64 and 5,496.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,272.41, 12,793.64 and 5,496.46 is: 7,583.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,272.41 : 12,793.64 = 5,496.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,272.41/12,793.64 = 5,496.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,272.41x = 12,793.64 × 5,496.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,272.41x = 70,319,671.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,319,671.05/9,272.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,583.76

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