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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,276.62, 12,801.74 and 5,027.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,276.62, 12,801.74 and 5,027.72 is: 6,938.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,276.62 : 12,801.74 = 5,027.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,276.62/12,801.74 = 5,027.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,276.62x = 12,801.74 × 5,027.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,276.62x = 64,363,475.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,363,475.09/9,276.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,938.25

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