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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,275.36, 12,799.84 and 5,083.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,275.36, 12,799.84 and 5,083.60 is: 7,015.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,275.36 : 12,799.84 = 5,083.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,275.36/12,799.84 = 5,083.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,275.36x = 12,799.84 × 5,083.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,275.36x = 65,069,266.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,069,266.62/9,275.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,015.28

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