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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,284.27, 12,812.30 and 5,035.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,284.27, 12,812.30 and 5,035.33 is: 6,948.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,284.27 : 12,812.30 = 5,035.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,284.27/12,812.30 = 5,035.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,284.27x = 12,812.30 × 5,035.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,284.27x = 64,514,211.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,514,211.19/9,284.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,948.76

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