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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,272.99, 12,796.77 and 5,024.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,272.99, 12,796.77 and 5,024.12 is: 6,933.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,272.99 : 12,796.77 = 5,024.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,272.99/12,796.77 = 5,024.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,272.99x = 12,796.77 × 5,024.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,272.99x = 64,292,444.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,292,444.11/9,272.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,933.31

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