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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,275.31, 12,799.44 and 5,083.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,275.31, 12,799.44 and 5,083.56 is: 7,015.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,275.31 : 12,799.44 = 5,083.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,275.31/12,799.44 = 5,083.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,275.31x = 12,799.44 × 5,083.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,275.31x = 65,066,721.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,066,721.21/9,275.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,015.05

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