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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,281.50, 12,808.50 and 5,089.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,281.50, 12,808.50 and 5,089.78 is: 7,023.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,281.50 : 12,808.50 = 5,089.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,281.50/12,808.50 = 5,089.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,281.50x = 12,808.50 × 5,089.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,281.50x = 65,192,447.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,192,447.13/9,281.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,023.91

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