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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,287.19, 12,816.62 and 5,095.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,287.19, 12,816.62 and 5,095.83 is: 7,032.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,287.19 : 12,816.62 = 5,095.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,287.19/12,816.62 = 5,095.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,287.19x = 12,816.62 × 5,095.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,287.19x = 65,311,316.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,311,316.69/9,287.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,032.41

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