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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,277.52, 12,803.04 and 5,085.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,277.52, 12,803.04 and 5,085.84 is: 7,018.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,277.52 : 12,803.04 = 5,085.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,277.52/12,803.04 = 5,085.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,277.52x = 12,803.04 × 5,085.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,277.52x = 65,114,212.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,114,212.95/9,277.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,018.49

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