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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,281.26, 12,808.12 and 5,089.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,281.26, 12,808.12 and 5,089.50 is: 7,023.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,281.26 : 12,808.12 = 5,089.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,281.26/12,808.12 = 5,089.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,281.26x = 12,808.12 × 5,089.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,281.26x = 65,186,926.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,186,926.74/9,281.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,023.50

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