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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,268.75, 12,791.19 and 5,077.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,268.75, 12,791.19 and 5,077.27 is: 7,006.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,268.75 : 12,791.19 = 5,077.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,268.75/12,791.19 = 5,077.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,268.75x = 12,791.19 × 5,077.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,268.75x = 64,944,325.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,944,325.25/9,268.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,006.81

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