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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,288.23, 12,817.85 and 5,039.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,288.23, 12,817.85 and 5,039.28 is: 6,954.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,288.23 : 12,817.85 = 5,039.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,288.23/12,817.85 = 5,039.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,288.23x = 12,817.85 × 5,039.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,288.23x = 64,592,709.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,592,709.95/9,288.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,954.26

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