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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,260.77, 12,779.72 and 5,281.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,260.77, 12,779.72 and 5,281.94 is: 7,289.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,260.77 : 12,779.72 = 5,281.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,260.77/12,779.72 = 5,281.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,260.77x = 12,779.72 × 5,281.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,260.77x = 67,501,781.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,501,781.99/9,260.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,289.01

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