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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,269.26, 12,791.62 and 5,077.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,269.26, 12,791.62 and 5,077.50 is: 7,006.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,269.26 : 12,791.62 = 5,077.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,269.26/12,791.62 = 5,077.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,269.26x = 12,791.62 × 5,077.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,269.26x = 64,949,450.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,949,450.55/9,269.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,006.97

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