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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,281.84, 12,808.77 and 5,248.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,281.84, 12,808.77 and 5,248.61 is: 7,242.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,281.84 : 12,808.77 = 5,248.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,281.84/12,808.77 = 5,248.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,281.84x = 12,808.77 × 5,248.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,281.84x = 67,228,274.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,228,274.67/9,281.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,242.99

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