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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,269.44, 12,791.93 and 5,077.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,269.44, 12,791.93 and 5,077.69 is: 7,007.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,269.44 : 12,791.93 = 5,077.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,269.44/12,791.93 = 5,077.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,269.44x = 12,791.93 × 5,077.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,269.44x = 64,953,397.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,953,397.67/9,269.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,007.26

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