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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,278.37, 12,805.04 and 5,299.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,278.37, 12,805.04 and 5,299.79 is: 7,314.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,278.37 : 12,805.04 = 5,299.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,278.37/12,805.04 = 5,299.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,278.37x = 12,805.04 × 5,299.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,278.37x = 67,863,932.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,863,932.42/9,278.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,314.21

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