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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,271.75, 12,795.03 and 5,080

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,271.75, 12,795.03 and 5,080 is: 7,010.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,271.75 : 12,795.03 = 5,080 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,271.75/12,795.03 = 5,080/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,271.75x = 12,795.03 × 5,080
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,271.75x = 64,998,752.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,998,752.40/9,271.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,010.41

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