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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,275.91, 12,800.39 and 5,084.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,275.91, 12,800.39 and 5,084.16 is: 7,015.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,275.91 : 12,800.39 = 5,084.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,275.91/12,800.39 = 5,084.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,275.91x = 12,800.39 × 5,084.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,275.91x = 65,079,230.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,079,230.82/9,275.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,015.94

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