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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,276.21, 12,801.15 and 5,084.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,276.21, 12,801.15 and 5,084.46 is: 7,016.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,276.21 : 12,801.15 = 5,084.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,276.21/12,801.15 = 5,084.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,276.21x = 12,801.15 × 5,084.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,276.21x = 65,086,935.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,086,935.13/9,276.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,016.54

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