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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,276.38, 12,801.48 and 5,084.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,276.38, 12,801.48 and 5,084.66 is: 7,016.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,276.38 : 12,801.48 = 5,084.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,276.38/12,801.48 = 5,084.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,276.38x = 12,801.48 × 5,084.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,276.38x = 65,091,173.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,091,173.30/9,276.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,016.87

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