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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,276.08, 12,801 and 5,084.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,276.08, 12,801 and 5,084.24 is: 7,016.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,276.08 : 12,801 = 5,084.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,276.08/12,801 = 5,084.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,276.08x = 12,801 × 5,084.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,276.08x = 65,083,356.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,083,356.24/9,276.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,016.26

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