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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,274.24, 12,798.55 and 5,082.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,274.24, 12,798.55 and 5,082.52 is: 7,013.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,274.24 : 12,798.55 = 5,082.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,274.24/12,798.55 = 5,082.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,274.24x = 12,798.55 × 5,082.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,274.24x = 65,048,822.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,048,822.35/9,274.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,013.93

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