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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,279.72, 12,806.18 and 5,087.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,279.72, 12,806.18 and 5,087.92 is: 7,021.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,279.72 : 12,806.18 = 5,087.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,279.72/12,806.18 = 5,087.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,279.72x = 12,806.18 × 5,087.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,279.72x = 65,156,819.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,156,819.35/9,279.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,021.42

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