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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,272.93, 12,796.65 and 5,024.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,272.93, 12,796.65 and 5,024.02 is: 6,933.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,272.93 : 12,796.65 = 5,024.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,272.93/12,796.65 = 5,024.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,272.93x = 12,796.65 × 5,024.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,272.93x = 64,290,614.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,290,614.34/9,272.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,933.15

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