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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,279.43, 12,806.50 and 5,300.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,279.43, 12,806.50 and 5,300.84 is: 7,315.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,279.43 : 12,806.50 = 5,300.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,279.43/12,806.50 = 5,300.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,279.43x = 12,806.50 × 5,300.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,279.43x = 67,885,207.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,885,207.46/9,279.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,315.67

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