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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,275.76, 12,800.60 and 5,026.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,275.76, 12,800.60 and 5,026.84 is: 6,937.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,275.76 : 12,800.60 = 5,026.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,275.76/12,800.60 = 5,026.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,275.76x = 12,800.60 × 5,026.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,275.76x = 64,346,568.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,346,568.10/9,275.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,937.07

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