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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,277.78, 12,803.52 and 5,244.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,277.78, 12,803.52 and 5,244.81 is: 7,237.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,277.78 : 12,803.52 = 5,244.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,277.78/12,803.52 = 5,244.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,277.78x = 12,803.52 × 5,244.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,277.78x = 67,152,061.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,152,061.91/9,277.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,237.95

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