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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,275.84, 12,800.69 and 5,026.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,275.84, 12,800.69 and 5,026.92 is: 6,937.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,275.84 : 12,800.69 = 5,026.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,275.84/12,800.69 = 5,026.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,275.84x = 12,800.69 × 5,026.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,275.84x = 64,348,044.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,348,044.57/9,275.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,937.17

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