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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,269.06, 12,791.36 and 5,077.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,269.06, 12,791.36 and 5,077.31 is: 7,006.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,269.06 : 12,791.36 = 5,077.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,269.06/12,791.36 = 5,077.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,269.06x = 12,791.36 × 5,077.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,269.06x = 64,945,706.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,945,706.63/9,269.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,006.72

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