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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,277.11, 12,802.32 and 5,028.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,277.11, 12,802.32 and 5,028.21 is: 6,938.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,277.11 : 12,802.32 = 5,028.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,277.11/12,802.32 = 5,028.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,277.11x = 12,802.32 × 5,028.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,277.11x = 64,372,753.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,372,753.45/9,277.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,938.88

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