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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,289.02, 12,818.43 and 5,097.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,289.02, 12,818.43 and 5,097.18 is: 7,033.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,289.02 : 12,818.43 = 5,097.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,289.02/12,818.43 = 5,097.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,289.02x = 12,818.43 × 5,097.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,289.02x = 65,337,845.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,337,845.03/9,289.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,033.88

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