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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,284.18, 12,811.82 and 5,035.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,284.18, 12,811.82 and 5,035.17 is: 6,948.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,284.18 : 12,811.82 = 5,035.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,284.18/12,811.82 = 5,035.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,284.18x = 12,811.82 × 5,035.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,284.18x = 64,509,691.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,509,691.71/9,284.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,948.35

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