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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,277.94, 12,804.19 and 5,243.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,277.94, 12,804.19 and 5,243.37 is: 7,236.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,277.94 : 12,804.19 = 5,243.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,277.94/12,804.19 = 5,243.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,277.94x = 12,804.19 × 5,243.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,277.94x = 67,137,105.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,137,105.72/9,277.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,236.21

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