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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,281.99, 12,809.23 and 5,033.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,281.99, 12,809.23 and 5,033.04 is: 6,945.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,281.99 : 12,809.23 = 5,033.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,281.99/12,809.23 = 5,033.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,281.99x = 12,809.23 × 5,033.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,281.99x = 64,469,366.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,469,366.96/9,281.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,945.64

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