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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,278.33, 12,803.94 and 5,029.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,278.33, 12,803.94 and 5,029.28 is: 6,940.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,278.33 : 12,803.94 = 5,029.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,278.33/12,803.94 = 5,029.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,278.33x = 12,803.94 × 5,029.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,278.33x = 64,394,535.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,394,535.34/9,278.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,940.31

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