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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,279.30, 12,805.20 and 5,087.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,279.30, 12,805.20 and 5,087.55 is: 7,020.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,279.30 : 12,805.20 = 5,087.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,279.30/12,805.20 = 5,087.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,279.30x = 12,805.20 × 5,087.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,279.30x = 65,147,095.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,147,095.26/9,279.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,020.69

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