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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,281.75, 12,808.82 and 5,090

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,281.75, 12,808.82 and 5,090 is: 7,024.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,281.75 : 12,808.82 = 5,090 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,281.75/12,808.82 = 5,090/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,281.75x = 12,808.82 × 5,090
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,281.75x = 65,196,893.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,196,893.80/9,281.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,024.20

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