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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,282.01, 12,806.97 and 5,248.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,282.01, 12,806.97 and 5,248.92 is: 7,242.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,282.01 : 12,806.97 = 5,248.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,282.01/12,806.97 = 5,248.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,282.01x = 12,806.97 × 5,248.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,282.01x = 67,222,760.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,222,760.97/9,282.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,242.26

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