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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,278.64, 12,804.52 and 5,086.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,278.64, 12,804.52 and 5,086.88 is: 7,019.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,278.64 : 12,804.52 = 5,086.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,278.64/12,804.52 = 5,086.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,278.64x = 12,804.52 × 5,086.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,278.64x = 65,135,056.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,135,056.70/9,278.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,019.89

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