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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,285.52, 12,814.02 and 5,093.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,285.52, 12,814.02 and 5,093.80 is: 7,029.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,285.52 : 12,814.02 = 5,093.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,285.52/12,814.02 = 5,093.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,285.52x = 12,814.02 × 5,093.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,285.52x = 65,272,055.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,272,055.08/9,285.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,029.45

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