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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,290.63, 12,821.00 and 5,041.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,290.63, 12,821.00 and 5,041.58 is: 6,957.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,290.63 : 12,821.00 = 5,041.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,290.63/12,821.00 = 5,041.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,290.63x = 12,821.00 × 5,041.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,290.63x = 64,638,132.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,638,132.38/9,290.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,957.35

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