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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,287.46, 12,817.04 and 5,095.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,287.46, 12,817.04 and 5,095.71 is: 7,032.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,287.46 : 12,817.04 = 5,095.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,287.46/12,817.04 = 5,095.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,287.46x = 12,817.04 × 5,095.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,287.46x = 65,311,893.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,311,893.42/9,287.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,032.27

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