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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,272.66, 12,792.21 and 5,544.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,272.66, 12,792.21 and 5,544.50 is: 7,648.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,272.66 : 12,792.21 = 5,544.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,272.66/12,792.21 = 5,544.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,272.66x = 12,792.21 × 5,544.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,272.66x = 70,926,408.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,926,408.35/9,272.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,648.98

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