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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,276.45, 12,801.48 and 5,027.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,276.45, 12,801.48 and 5,027.63 is: 6,938.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,276.45 : 12,801.48 = 5,027.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,276.45/12,801.48 = 5,027.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,276.45x = 12,801.48 × 5,027.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,276.45x = 64,361,040.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,361,040.89/9,276.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,938.11

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