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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,283.56, 12,811.40 and 5,091.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,283.56, 12,811.40 and 5,091.80 is: 7,026.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,283.56 : 12,811.40 = 5,091.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,283.56/12,811.40 = 5,091.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,283.56x = 12,811.40 × 5,091.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,283.56x = 65,233,086.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,233,086.52/9,283.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,026.73

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