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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,277.46, 12,802.68 and 5,028.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,277.46, 12,802.68 and 5,028.34 is: 6,938.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,277.46 : 12,802.68 = 5,028.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,277.46/12,802.68 = 5,028.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,277.46x = 12,802.68 × 5,028.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,277.46x = 64,376,227.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,376,227.95/9,277.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,938.99

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