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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,282.93, 12,811.02 and 5,091.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,282.93, 12,811.02 and 5,091.18 is: 7,026.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,282.93 : 12,811.02 = 5,091.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,282.93/12,811.02 = 5,091.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,282.93x = 12,811.02 × 5,091.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,282.93x = 65,223,208.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,223,208.80/9,282.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,026.14

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