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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,276.39, 12,801.38 and 5,084.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,276.39, 12,801.38 and 5,084.64 is: 7,016.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,276.39 : 12,801.38 = 5,084.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,276.39/12,801.38 = 5,084.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,276.39x = 12,801.38 × 5,084.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,276.39x = 65,090,383.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,090,383.38/9,276.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,016.78

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