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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,281.88, 12,808.98 and 5,090.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,281.88, 12,808.98 and 5,090.12 is: 7,024.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,281.88 : 12,808.98 = 5,090.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,281.88/12,808.98 = 5,090.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,281.88x = 12,808.98 × 5,090.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,281.88x = 65,199,245.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,199,245.28/9,281.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,024.36

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