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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,276.70, 12,802.01 and 5,027.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,276.70, 12,802.01 and 5,027.85 is: 6,938.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,276.70 : 12,802.01 = 5,027.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,276.70/12,802.01 = 5,027.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,276.70x = 12,802.01 × 5,027.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,276.70x = 64,366,585.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,366,585.98/9,276.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,938.52

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