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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,268.92, 12,791.40 and 5,077.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,268.92, 12,791.40 and 5,077.44 is: 7,007.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,268.92 : 12,791.40 = 5,077.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,268.92/12,791.40 = 5,077.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,268.92x = 12,791.40 × 5,077.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,268.92x = 64,947,566.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,947,566.02/9,268.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,007.03

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