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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,269.23, 12,791.58 and 5,077.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,269.23, 12,791.58 and 5,077.48 is: 7,006.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,269.23 : 12,791.58 = 5,077.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,269.23/12,791.58 = 5,077.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,269.23x = 12,791.58 × 5,077.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,269.23x = 64,948,991.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,948,991.62/9,269.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,006.95

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