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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,276.54, 12,801.60 and 5,027.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,276.54, 12,801.60 and 5,027.71 is: 6,938.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,276.54 : 12,801.60 = 5,027.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,276.54/12,801.60 = 5,027.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,276.54x = 12,801.60 × 5,027.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,276.54x = 64,362,724.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,362,724.34/9,276.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,938.22

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