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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,276.52, 12,801.58 and 5,084.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,276.52, 12,801.58 and 5,084.76 is: 7,016.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,276.52 : 12,801.58 = 5,084.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,276.52/12,801.58 = 5,084.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,276.52x = 12,801.58 × 5,084.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,276.52x = 65,092,961.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,092,961.92/9,276.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,016.96

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