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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,281.62, 12,810.32 and 5,925.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,281.62, 12,810.32 and 5,925.48 is: 8,178.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,281.62 : 12,810.32 = 5,925.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,281.62/12,810.32 = 5,925.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,281.62x = 12,810.32 × 5,925.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,281.62x = 75,907,294.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,907,294.95/9,281.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,178.24

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