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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,279.11, 12,805.15 and 5,087.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,279.11, 12,805.15 and 5,087.39 is: 7,020.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,279.11 : 12,805.15 = 5,087.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,279.11/12,805.15 = 5,087.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,279.11x = 12,805.15 × 5,087.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,279.11x = 65,144,792.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,144,792.06/9,279.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,020.59

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