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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,278.08, 12,803.76 and 5,086.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,278.08, 12,803.76 and 5,086.24 is: 7,019.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,278.08 : 12,803.76 = 5,086.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,278.08/12,803.76 = 5,086.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,278.08x = 12,803.76 × 5,086.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,278.08x = 65,122,996.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,122,996.26/9,278.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,019.02

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