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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,276.19, 12,801.77 and 5,241.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,276.19, 12,801.77 and 5,241.62 is: 7,233.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,276.19 : 12,801.77 = 5,241.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,276.19/12,801.77 = 5,241.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,276.19x = 12,801.77 × 5,241.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,276.19x = 67,102,058.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,102,058.78/9,276.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,233.80

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