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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,277.70, 12,803.21 and 5,086.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,277.70, 12,803.21 and 5,086.22 is: 7,018.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,277.70 : 12,803.21 = 5,086.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,277.70/12,803.21 = 5,086.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,277.70x = 12,803.21 × 5,086.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,277.70x = 65,119,853.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,119,853.32/9,277.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,018.97

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