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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,279.04, 12,805.38 and 5,300.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,279.04, 12,805.38 and 5,300.08 is: 7,314.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,279.04 : 12,805.38 = 5,300.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,279.04/12,805.38 = 5,300.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,279.04x = 12,805.38 × 5,300.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,279.04x = 67,869,538.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,869,538.43/9,279.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,314.28

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