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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,273.95, 12,798.03 and 5,082.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,273.95, 12,798.03 and 5,082.20 is: 7,013.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,273.95 : 12,798.03 = 5,082.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,273.95/12,798.03 = 5,082.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,273.95x = 12,798.03 × 5,082.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,273.95x = 65,042,084.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,042,084.08/9,273.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,013.42

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