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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,283.52, 12,810.87 and 5,091.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,283.52, 12,810.87 and 5,091.77 is: 7,026.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,283.52 : 12,810.87 = 5,091.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,283.52/12,810.87 = 5,091.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,283.52x = 12,810.87 × 5,091.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,283.52x = 65,229,939.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,229,939.49/9,283.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,026.43

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