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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,285.13, 12,813.68 and 5,093.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,285.13, 12,813.68 and 5,093.38 is: 7,028.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,285.13 : 12,813.68 = 5,093.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,285.13/12,813.68 = 5,093.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,285.13x = 12,813.68 × 5,093.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,285.13x = 65,264,851.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,264,851.90/9,285.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,028.97

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