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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,277.38, 12,802.59 and 5,085.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,277.38, 12,802.59 and 5,085.36 is: 7,017.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,277.38 : 12,802.59 = 5,085.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,277.38/12,802.59 = 5,085.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,277.38x = 12,802.59 × 5,085.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,277.38x = 65,105,779.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,105,779.08/9,277.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,017.69

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