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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,286.47, 12,814.56 and 5,094.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,286.47, 12,814.56 and 5,094.72 is: 7,030.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,286.47 : 12,814.56 = 5,094.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,286.47/12,814.56 = 5,094.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,286.47x = 12,814.56 × 5,094.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,286.47x = 65,286,595.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,286,595.12/9,286.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,030.29

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