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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,277.95, 12,803.55 and 5,029.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,277.95, 12,803.55 and 5,029.13 is: 6,940.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,277.95 : 12,803.55 = 5,029.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,277.95/12,803.55 = 5,029.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,277.95x = 12,803.55 × 5,029.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,277.95x = 64,390,653.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,390,653.39/9,277.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,940.18

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