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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,275.08, 12,799.62 and 5,083.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,275.08, 12,799.62 and 5,083.24 is: 7,014.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,275.08 : 12,799.62 = 5,083.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,275.08/12,799.62 = 5,083.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,275.08x = 12,799.62 × 5,083.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,275.08x = 65,063,540.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,063,540.37/9,275.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,014.88

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