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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,285.32, 12,814.10 and 5,093.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,285.32, 12,814.10 and 5,093.48 is: 7,029.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,285.32 : 12,814.10 = 5,093.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,285.32/12,814.10 = 5,093.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,285.32x = 12,814.10 × 5,093.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,285.32x = 65,268,362.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,268,362.07/9,285.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,029.20

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