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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,281.71, 12,808.74 and 5,090.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,281.71, 12,808.74 and 5,090.23 is: 7,024.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,281.71 : 12,808.74 = 5,090.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,281.71/12,808.74 = 5,090.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,281.71x = 12,808.74 × 5,090.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,281.71x = 65,199,432.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,199,432.61/9,281.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,024.51

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