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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,284.25, 12,812.48 and 5,092.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,284.25, 12,812.48 and 5,092.50 is: 7,027.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,284.25 : 12,812.48 = 5,092.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,284.25/12,812.48 = 5,092.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,284.25x = 12,812.48 × 5,092.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,284.25x = 65,247,528.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,247,528.94/9,284.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,027.77

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