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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,275.52, 12,800.28 and 5,083.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,275.52, 12,800.28 and 5,083.84 is: 7,015.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,275.52 : 12,800.28 = 5,083.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,275.52/12,800.28 = 5,083.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,275.52x = 12,800.28 × 5,083.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,275.52x = 65,074,575.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,074,575.48/9,275.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,015.73

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