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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,284.36, 12,812.26 and 5,251.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,284.36, 12,812.26 and 5,251.13 is: 7,246.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,284.36 : 12,812.26 = 5,251.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,284.36/12,812.26 = 5,251.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,284.36x = 12,812.26 × 5,251.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,284.36x = 67,278,842.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,278,842.85/9,284.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,246.47

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