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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,283.08, 12,810.48 and 5,249.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,283.08, 12,810.48 and 5,249.85 is: 7,244.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,283.08 : 12,810.48 = 5,249.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,283.08/12,810.48 = 5,249.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,283.08x = 12,810.48 × 5,249.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,283.08x = 67,253,098.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,253,098.43/9,283.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,244.70

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