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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,283.76, 12,811.58 and 5,092

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,283.76, 12,811.58 and 5,092 is: 7,026.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,283.76 : 12,811.58 = 5,092 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,283.76/12,811.58 = 5,092/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,283.76x = 12,811.58 × 5,092
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,283.76x = 65,236,565.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,236,565.36/9,283.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,026.96

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