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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,277.04, 12,802.24 and 5,085.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,277.04, 12,802.24 and 5,085.28 is: 7,017.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,277.04 : 12,802.24 = 5,085.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,277.04/12,802.24 = 5,085.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,277.04x = 12,802.24 × 5,085.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,277.04x = 65,102,975.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,102,975.03/9,277.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,017.65

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