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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,285.64, 12,814.34 and 5,094.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,285.64, 12,814.34 and 5,094.28 is: 7,030.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,285.64 : 12,814.34 = 5,094.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,285.64/12,814.34 = 5,094.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,285.64x = 12,814.34 × 5,094.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,285.64x = 65,279,835.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,279,835.98/9,285.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,030.19

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