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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,292.87, 12,818.49 and 5,513.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,292.87, 12,818.49 and 5,513.50 is: 7,605.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,292.87 : 12,818.49 = 5,513.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,292.87/12,818.49 = 5,513.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,292.87x = 12,818.49 × 5,513.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,292.87x = 70,674,744.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,674,744.62/9,292.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,605.27

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