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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,283.90, 12,812.04 and 5,250.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,283.90, 12,812.04 and 5,250.42 is: 7,245.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,283.90 : 12,812.04 = 5,250.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,283.90/12,812.04 = 5,250.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,283.90x = 12,812.04 × 5,250.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,283.90x = 67,268,591.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,268,591.06/9,283.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,245.73

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