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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,279.78, 12,806.19 and 5,300.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,279.78, 12,806.19 and 5,300.34 is: 7,314.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,279.78 : 12,806.19 = 5,300.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,279.78/12,806.19 = 5,300.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,279.78x = 12,806.19 × 5,300.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,279.78x = 67,877,161.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,877,161.10/9,279.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,314.52

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