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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,284.41, 12,812.48 and 5,092.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,284.41, 12,812.48 and 5,092.66 is: 7,027.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,284.41 : 12,812.48 = 5,092.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,284.41/12,812.48 = 5,092.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,284.41x = 12,812.48 × 5,092.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,284.41x = 65,249,604.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,249,604.40/9,284.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,027.87

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