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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,285.69, 12,814.11 and 5,252.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,285.69, 12,814.11 and 5,252.49 is: 7,248.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,285.69 : 12,814.11 = 5,252.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,285.69/12,814.11 = 5,252.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,285.69x = 12,814.11 × 5,252.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,285.69x = 67,305,984.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,305,984.63/9,285.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,248.36

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