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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,275.88, 12,800.68 and 5,026.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,275.88, 12,800.68 and 5,026.96 is: 6,937.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,275.88 : 12,800.68 = 5,026.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,275.88/12,800.68 = 5,026.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,275.88x = 12,800.68 × 5,026.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,275.88x = 64,348,442.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,348,442.33/9,275.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,937.18

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