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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,287.75, 12,817.10 and 5,095.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,287.75, 12,817.10 and 5,095.91 is: 7,032.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,287.75 : 12,817.10 = 5,095.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,287.75/12,817.10 = 5,095.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,287.75x = 12,817.10 × 5,095.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,287.75x = 65,314,762.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,314,762.58/9,287.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,032.36

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