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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,281.90, 12,808.32 and 5,090.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,281.90, 12,808.32 and 5,090.15 is: 7,024.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,281.90 : 12,808.32 = 5,090.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,281.90/12,808.32 = 5,090.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,281.90x = 12,808.32 × 5,090.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,281.90x = 65,196,270.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,196,270.05/9,281.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,024.02

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