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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,269.54, 12,791.49 and 5,077.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,269.54, 12,791.49 and 5,077.70 is: 7,006.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,269.54 : 12,791.49 = 5,077.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,269.54/12,791.49 = 5,077.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,269.54x = 12,791.49 × 5,077.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,269.54x = 64,951,348.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,951,348.77/9,269.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,006.97

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