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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,268.85, 12,791.01 and 5,077.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,268.85, 12,791.01 and 5,077.10 is: 7,006.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,268.85 : 12,791.01 = 5,077.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,268.85/12,791.01 = 5,077.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,268.85x = 12,791.01 × 5,077.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,268.85x = 64,941,236.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,941,236.87/9,268.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,006.40

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