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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,285.88, 12,814.54 and 5,094.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,285.88, 12,814.54 and 5,094.14 is: 7,029.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,285.88 : 12,814.54 = 5,094.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,285.88/12,814.54 = 5,094.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,285.88x = 12,814.54 × 5,094.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,285.88x = 65,279,060.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,279,060.80/9,285.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,029.93

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