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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,283.98, 12,809.68 and 5,250.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,283.98, 12,809.68 and 5,250.89 is: 7,244.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,283.98 : 12,809.68 = 5,250.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,283.98/12,809.68 = 5,250.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,283.98x = 12,809.68 × 5,250.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,283.98x = 67,262,220.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,262,220.62/9,283.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,244.98

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