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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,285.03, 12,812.58 and 5,093.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,285.03, 12,812.58 and 5,093.28 is: 7,028.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,285.03 : 12,812.58 = 5,093.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,285.03/12,812.58 = 5,093.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,285.03x = 12,812.58 × 5,093.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,285.03x = 65,258,057.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,258,057.46/9,285.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,028.31

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