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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,275.38, 12,799.83 and 5,083.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,275.38, 12,799.83 and 5,083.36 is: 7,014.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,275.38 : 12,799.83 = 5,083.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,275.38/12,799.83 = 5,083.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,275.38x = 12,799.83 × 5,083.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,275.38x = 65,066,143.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,066,143.83/9,275.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,014.93

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