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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,278.32, 12,803.97 and 5,029.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,278.32, 12,803.97 and 5,029.36 is: 6,940.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,278.32 : 12,803.97 = 5,029.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,278.32/12,803.97 = 5,029.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,278.32x = 12,803.97 × 5,029.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,278.32x = 64,395,774.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,395,774.56/9,278.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,940.46

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