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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,277.04, 12,805.80 and 5,741.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,277.04, 12,805.80 and 5,741.84 is: 7,925.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,277.04 : 12,805.80 = 5,741.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,277.04/12,805.80 = 5,741.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,277.04x = 12,805.80 × 5,741.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,277.04x = 73,528,854.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,528,854.67/9,277.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,925.90

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