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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,292.72, 12,821.46 and 5,512.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,292.72, 12,821.46 and 5,512.74 is: 7,606.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,292.72 : 12,821.46 = 5,512.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,292.72/12,821.46 = 5,512.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,292.72x = 12,821.46 × 5,512.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,292.72x = 70,681,375.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,681,375.40/9,292.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,606.10

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