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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,275.92, 12,801.06 and 5,084.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,275.92, 12,801.06 and 5,084.17 is: 7,016.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,275.92 : 12,801.06 = 5,084.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,275.92/12,801.06 = 5,084.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,275.92x = 12,801.06 × 5,084.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,275.92x = 65,082,765.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,082,765.22/9,275.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,016.31

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