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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,277.93, 12,803.68 and 5,299.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,277.93, 12,803.68 and 5,299.04 is: 7,312.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,277.93 : 12,803.68 = 5,299.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,277.93/12,803.68 = 5,299.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,277.93x = 12,803.68 × 5,299.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,277.93x = 67,847,212.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,847,212.47/9,277.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,312.76

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