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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,275.78, 12,800.55 and 5,084

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,275.78, 12,800.55 and 5,084 is: 7,015.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,275.78 : 12,800.55 = 5,084 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,275.78/12,800.55 = 5,084/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,275.78x = 12,800.55 × 5,084
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,275.78x = 65,077,996.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,077,996.20/9,275.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,015.91

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