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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,276.86, 12,802.66 and 5,085.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,276.86, 12,802.66 and 5,085.12 is: 7,017.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,276.86 : 12,802.66 = 5,085.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,276.86/12,802.66 = 5,085.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,276.86x = 12,802.66 × 5,085.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,276.86x = 65,103,062.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,103,062.42/9,276.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,017.79

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