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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,269.55, 12,791.82 and 5,077.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,269.55, 12,791.82 and 5,077.80 is: 7,007.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,269.55 : 12,791.82 = 5,077.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,269.55/12,791.82 = 5,077.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,269.55x = 12,791.82 × 5,077.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,269.55x = 64,954,303.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,954,303.60/9,269.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,007.28

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