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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,279.89, 12,806.13 and 5,300.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,279.89, 12,806.13 and 5,300.97 is: 7,315.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,279.89 : 12,806.13 = 5,300.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,279.89/12,806.13 = 5,300.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,279.89x = 12,806.13 × 5,300.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,279.89x = 67,884,910.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,884,910.95/9,279.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,315.27

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