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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,269.01, 12,791.39 and 5,076.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,269.01, 12,791.39 and 5,076.99 is: 7,006.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,269.01 : 12,791.39 = 5,076.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,269.01/12,791.39 = 5,076.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,269.01x = 12,791.39 × 5,076.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,269.01x = 64,941,733.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,941,733.73/9,269.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,006.33

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