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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,279.69, 12,806.60 and 5,245.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,279.69, 12,806.60 and 5,245.12 is: 7,238.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,279.69 : 12,806.60 = 5,245.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,279.69/12,806.60 = 5,245.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,279.69x = 12,806.60 × 5,245.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,279.69x = 67,172,153.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,172,153.79/9,279.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,238.62

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