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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,272.98, 12,797.04 and 5,081.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,272.98, 12,797.04 and 5,081.23 is: 7,012.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,272.98 : 12,797.04 = 5,081.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,272.98/12,797.04 = 5,081.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,272.98x = 12,797.04 × 5,081.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,272.98x = 65,024,703.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,024,703.56/9,272.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,012.28

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