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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,332.08, 12,878.57 and 5,083.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,332.08, 12,878.57 and 5,083.27 is: 7,015.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,332.08 : 12,878.57 = 5,083.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,332.08/12,878.57 = 5,083.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,332.08x = 12,878.57 × 5,083.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,332.08x = 65,465,248.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,465,248.52/9,332.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,015.08

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