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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,274.50, 12,799.17 and 5,083.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,274.50, 12,799.17 and 5,083.02 is: 7,014.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,274.50 : 12,799.17 = 5,083.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,274.50/12,799.17 = 5,083.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,274.50x = 12,799.17 × 5,083.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,274.50x = 65,058,437.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,058,437.09/9,274.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,014.76

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