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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,276.69, 12,801.87 and 5,027.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,276.69, 12,801.87 and 5,027.85 is: 6,938.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,276.69 : 12,801.87 = 5,027.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,276.69/12,801.87 = 5,027.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,276.69x = 12,801.87 × 5,027.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,276.69x = 64,365,882.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,365,882.08/9,276.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,938.45

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