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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,279.40, 12,805.50 and 5,087.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,279.40, 12,805.50 and 5,087.64 is: 7,020.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,279.40 : 12,805.50 = 5,087.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,279.40/12,805.50 = 5,087.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,279.40x = 12,805.50 × 5,087.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,279.40x = 65,149,774.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,149,774.02/9,279.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,020.90

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