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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,292.94, 12,824.27 and 5,044.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,292.94, 12,824.27 and 5,044.01 is: 6,960.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,292.94 : 12,824.27 = 5,044.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,292.94/12,824.27 = 5,044.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,292.94x = 12,824.27 × 5,044.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,292.94x = 64,685,675.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,685,675.70/9,292.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,960.73

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