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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,285.52, 12,813.60 and 5,093.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,285.52, 12,813.60 and 5,093.68 is: 7,029.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,285.52 : 12,813.60 = 5,093.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,285.52/12,813.60 = 5,093.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,285.52x = 12,813.60 × 5,093.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,285.52x = 65,268,378.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,268,378.05/9,285.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,029.05

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