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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,273.78, 12,797.79 and 5,082

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,273.78, 12,797.79 and 5,082 is: 7,013.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,273.78 : 12,797.79 = 5,082 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,273.78/12,797.79 = 5,082/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,273.78x = 12,797.79 × 5,082
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,273.78x = 65,038,368.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,038,368.78/9,273.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,013.15

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