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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,279.38, 12,805.61 and 5,087.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,279.38, 12,805.61 and 5,087.63 is: 7,020.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,279.38 : 12,805.61 = 5,087.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,279.38/12,805.61 = 5,087.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,279.38x = 12,805.61 × 5,087.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,279.38x = 65,150,116.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,150,116.14/9,279.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,020.96

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