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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,274.88, 12,799.34 and 5,083.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,274.88, 12,799.34 and 5,083.14 is: 7,014.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,274.88 : 12,799.34 = 5,083.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,274.88/12,799.34 = 5,083.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,274.88x = 12,799.34 × 5,083.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,274.88x = 65,060,837.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,060,837.13/9,274.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,014.74

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