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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,276.44, 12,801.78 and 5,085.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,276.44, 12,801.78 and 5,085.08 is: 7,017.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,276.44 : 12,801.78 = 5,085.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,276.44/12,801.78 = 5,085.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,276.44x = 12,801.78 × 5,085.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,276.44x = 65,098,075.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,098,075.44/9,276.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,017.57

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