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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,275.45, 12,799.97 and 5,026.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,275.45, 12,799.97 and 5,026.40 is: 6,936.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,275.45 : 12,799.97 = 5,026.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,275.45/12,799.97 = 5,026.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,275.45x = 12,799.97 × 5,026.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,275.45x = 64,337,813.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,337,813.77/9,275.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,936.36

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