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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,287.25, 12,816.41 and 5,095.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,287.25, 12,816.41 and 5,095.41 is: 7,031.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,287.25 : 12,816.41 = 5,095.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,287.25/12,816.41 = 5,095.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,287.25x = 12,816.41 × 5,095.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,287.25x = 65,304,838.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,304,838.20/9,287.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,031.67

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