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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,282.94, 12,810.75 and 5,091.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,282.94, 12,810.75 and 5,091.58 is: 7,026.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,282.94 : 12,810.75 = 5,091.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,282.94/12,810.75 = 5,091.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,282.94x = 12,810.75 × 5,091.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,282.94x = 65,226,958.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,226,958.49/9,282.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,026.54

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