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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,283.92, 12,811.74 and 5,092.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,283.92, 12,811.74 and 5,092.14 is: 7,027.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,283.92 : 12,811.74 = 5,092.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,283.92/12,811.74 = 5,092.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,283.92x = 12,811.74 × 5,092.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,283.92x = 65,239,173.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,239,173.72/9,283.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,027.12

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