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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,276.50, 12,801.60 and 5,027.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,276.50, 12,801.60 and 5,027.63 is: 6,938.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,276.50 : 12,801.60 = 5,027.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,276.50/12,801.60 = 5,027.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,276.50x = 12,801.60 × 5,027.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,276.50x = 64,361,708.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,361,708.21/9,276.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,938.15

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