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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,269.01, 12,790.98 and 5,077.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,269.01, 12,790.98 and 5,077.26 is: 7,006.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,269.01 : 12,790.98 = 5,077.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,269.01/12,790.98 = 5,077.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,269.01x = 12,790.98 × 5,077.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,269.01x = 64,943,131.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,943,131.11/9,269.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,006.48

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