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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,281.04, 12,807.84 and 5,089.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,281.04, 12,807.84 and 5,089.32 is: 7,023.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,281.04 : 12,807.84 = 5,089.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,281.04/12,807.84 = 5,089.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,281.04x = 12,807.84 × 5,089.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,281.04x = 65,183,196.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,183,196.27/9,281.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,023.26

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