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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,284.90, 12,813.05 and 5,093.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,284.90, 12,813.05 and 5,093.15 is: 7,028.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,284.90 : 12,813.05 = 5,093.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,284.90/12,813.05 = 5,093.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,284.90x = 12,813.05 × 5,093.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,284.90x = 65,258,734.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,258,734.28/9,284.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,028.48

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