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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,281.02, 12,807.91 and 5,032.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,281.02, 12,807.91 and 5,032.09 is: 6,944.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,281.02 : 12,807.91 = 5,032.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,281.02/12,807.91 = 5,032.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,281.02x = 12,807.91 × 5,032.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,281.02x = 64,450,530.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,450,530.67/9,281.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,944.34

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