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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,284.63, 12,813.59 and 5,093.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,284.63, 12,813.59 and 5,093.69 is: 7,029.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,284.63 : 12,813.59 = 5,093.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,284.63/12,813.59 = 5,093.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,284.63x = 12,813.59 × 5,093.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,284.63x = 65,268,403.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,268,403.91/9,284.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,029.73

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