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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,341.33, 12,890.92 and 5,092.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,341.33, 12,890.92 and 5,092.29 is: 7,027.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,341.33 : 12,890.92 = 5,092.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,341.33/12,890.92 = 5,092.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,341.33x = 12,890.92 × 5,092.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,341.33x = 65,644,357.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,644,357.71/9,341.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,027.31

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