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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,286.52, 12,814.98 and 5,094.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,286.52, 12,814.98 and 5,094.68 is: 7,030.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,286.52 : 12,814.98 = 5,094.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,286.52/12,814.98 = 5,094.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,286.52x = 12,814.98 × 5,094.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,286.52x = 65,288,222.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,288,222.31/9,286.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,030.43

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