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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,277.84, 12,803.76 and 5,086.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,277.84, 12,803.76 and 5,086.12 is: 7,019.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,277.84 : 12,803.76 = 5,086.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,277.84/12,803.76 = 5,086.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,277.84x = 12,803.76 × 5,086.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,277.84x = 65,121,459.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,121,459.81/9,277.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,019.03

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