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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,283.72, 12,811.70 and 5,091.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,283.72, 12,811.70 and 5,091.92 is: 7,026.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,283.72 : 12,811.70 = 5,091.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,283.72/12,811.70 = 5,091.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,283.72x = 12,811.70 × 5,091.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,283.72x = 65,236,151.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,236,151.46/9,283.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,026.94

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