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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,284.46, 12,812.08 and 5,251.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,284.46, 12,812.08 and 5,251.38 is: 7,246.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,284.46 : 12,812.08 = 5,251.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,284.46/12,812.08 = 5,251.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,284.46x = 12,812.08 × 5,251.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,284.46x = 67,281,100.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,281,100.67/9,284.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,246.64

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