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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,281.63, 12,809.46 and 5,090.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,281.63, 12,809.46 and 5,090.69 is: 7,025.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,281.63 : 12,809.46 = 5,090.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,281.63/12,809.46 = 5,090.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,281.63x = 12,809.46 × 5,090.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,281.63x = 65,208,925.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,208,925.88/9,281.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,025.59

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