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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,277.69, 12,804.29 and 5,299.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,277.69, 12,804.29 and 5,299.38 is: 7,313.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,277.69 : 12,804.29 = 5,299.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,277.69/12,804.29 = 5,299.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,277.69x = 12,804.29 × 5,299.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,277.69x = 67,854,707.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,854,707.82/9,277.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,313.75

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