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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,282.86, 12,810.19 and 5,249.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,282.86, 12,810.19 and 5,249.63 is: 7,244.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,282.86 : 12,810.19 = 5,249.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,282.86/12,810.19 = 5,249.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,282.86x = 12,810.19 × 5,249.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,282.86x = 67,248,757.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,248,757.73/9,282.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,244.40

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