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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,275.36, 12,800.22 and 5,083.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,275.36, 12,800.22 and 5,083.64 is: 7,015.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,275.36 : 12,800.22 = 5,083.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,275.36/12,800.22 = 5,083.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,275.36x = 12,800.22 × 5,083.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,275.36x = 65,071,710.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,071,710.40/9,275.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,015.55

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