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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,269.46, 12,791.79 and 5,077.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,269.46, 12,791.79 and 5,077.62 is: 7,007.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,269.46 : 12,791.79 = 5,077.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,269.46/12,791.79 = 5,077.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,269.46x = 12,791.79 × 5,077.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,269.46x = 64,951,848.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,951,848.74/9,269.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,007.08

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