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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,276.52, 12,801.63 and 5,027.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,276.52, 12,801.63 and 5,027.59 is: 6,938.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,276.52 : 12,801.63 = 5,027.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,276.52/12,801.63 = 5,027.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,276.52x = 12,801.63 × 5,027.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,276.52x = 64,361,346.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,361,346.97/9,276.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,938.09

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