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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,285.42, 12,813.84 and 5,093.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,285.42, 12,813.84 and 5,093.58 is: 7,029.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,285.42 : 12,813.84 = 5,093.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,285.42/12,813.84 = 5,093.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,285.42x = 12,813.84 × 5,093.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,285.42x = 65,268,319.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,268,319.15/9,285.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,029.12

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