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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,284.58, 12,812.76 and 5,092.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,284.58, 12,812.76 and 5,092.92 is: 7,028.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,284.58 : 12,812.76 = 5,092.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,284.58/12,812.76 = 5,092.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,284.58x = 12,812.76 × 5,092.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,284.58x = 65,254,361.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,254,361.66/9,284.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,028.25

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