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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,283.92, 12,811.77 and 5,092.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,283.92, 12,811.77 and 5,092.08 is: 7,027.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,283.92 : 12,811.77 = 5,092.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,283.92/12,811.77 = 5,092.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,283.92x = 12,811.77 × 5,092.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,283.92x = 65,238,557.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,238,557.78/9,283.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,027.05

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