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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,076.86, 12,526.07 and 5,299.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,076.86, 12,526.07 and 5,299.29 is: 7,313.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,076.86 : 12,526.07 = 5,299.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,076.86/12,526.07 = 5,299.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,076.86x = 12,526.07 × 5,299.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,076.86x = 66,379,250.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,379,250.99/9,076.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,313.02

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