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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,281.94, 12,809.37 and 5,090.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,281.94, 12,809.37 and 5,090.58 is: 7,025.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,281.94 : 12,809.37 = 5,090.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,281.94/12,809.37 = 5,090.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,281.94x = 12,809.37 × 5,090.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,281.94x = 65,207,122.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,207,122.73/9,281.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,025.16

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