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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,276.11, 12,800.96 and 5,027.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,276.11, 12,800.96 and 5,027.19 is: 6,937.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,276.11 : 12,800.96 = 5,027.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,276.11/12,800.96 = 5,027.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,276.11x = 12,800.96 × 5,027.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,276.11x = 64,352,858.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,352,858.10/9,276.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,937.48

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