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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,272.46, 12,795.93 and 5,080.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,272.46, 12,795.93 and 5,080.62 is: 7,011.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,272.46 : 12,795.93 = 5,080.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,272.46/12,795.93 = 5,080.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,272.46x = 12,795.93 × 5,080.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,272.46x = 65,011,257.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,011,257.88/9,272.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,011.22

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