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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,285.60, 12,813.87 and 5,307.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,285.60, 12,813.87 and 5,307.09 is: 7,323.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,285.60 : 12,813.87 = 5,307.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,285.60/12,813.87 = 5,307.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,285.60x = 12,813.87 × 5,307.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,285.60x = 68,004,361.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,004,361.34/9,285.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,323.64

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