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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,269.54, 12,791.88 and 5,077.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,269.54, 12,791.88 and 5,077.79 is: 7,007.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,269.54 : 12,791.88 = 5,077.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,269.54/12,791.88 = 5,077.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,269.54x = 12,791.88 × 5,077.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,269.54x = 64,954,416.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,954,416.39/9,269.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,007.30

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