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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,310.89, 12,847.35 and 5,277.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,310.89, 12,847.35 and 5,277.72 is: 7,282.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,310.89 : 12,847.35 = 5,277.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,310.89/12,847.35 = 5,277.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,310.89x = 12,847.35 × 5,277.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,310.89x = 67,804,716.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,804,716.04/9,310.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,282.30

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