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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,279.42, 12,805.56 and 5,087.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,279.42, 12,805.56 and 5,087.67 is: 7,020.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,279.42 : 12,805.56 = 5,087.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,279.42/12,805.56 = 5,087.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,279.42x = 12,805.56 × 5,087.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,279.42x = 65,150,463.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,150,463.45/9,279.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,020.96

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