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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,284.46, 12,812.58 and 5,092.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,284.46, 12,812.58 and 5,092.74 is: 7,028.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,284.46 : 12,812.58 = 5,092.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,284.46/12,812.58 = 5,092.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,284.46x = 12,812.58 × 5,092.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,284.46x = 65,251,138.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,251,138.67/9,284.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,028.00

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