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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,285.41, 12,813.10 and 5,093.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,285.41, 12,813.10 and 5,093.66 is: 7,028.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,285.41 : 12,813.10 = 5,093.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,285.41/12,813.10 = 5,093.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,285.41x = 12,813.10 × 5,093.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,285.41x = 65,265,498.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,265,498.15/9,285.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,028.83

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