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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,279.46, 12,807.48 and 5,300.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,279.46, 12,807.48 and 5,300.20 is: 7,315.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,279.46 : 12,807.48 = 5,300.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,279.46/12,807.48 = 5,300.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,279.46x = 12,807.48 × 5,300.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,279.46x = 67,882,205.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,882,205.50/9,279.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,315.32

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