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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,512.28, 13,141.62 and 7,283.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,512.28, 13,141.62 and 7,283.16 is: 10,062.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,512.28 : 13,141.62 = 7,283.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,512.28/13,141.62 = 7,283.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,512.28x = 13,141.62 × 7,283.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,512.28x = 95,712,521.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,712,521.12/9,512.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,062.00

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