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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,272.91, 12,792.56 and 5,544.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,272.91, 12,792.56 and 5,544.75 is: 7,649.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,272.91 : 12,792.56 = 5,544.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,272.91/12,792.56 = 5,544.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,272.91x = 12,792.56 × 5,544.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,272.91x = 70,931,519.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,931,519.34/9,272.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,649.33

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