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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,303.66, 12,837.96 and 5,112.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,303.66, 12,837.96 and 5,112.18 is: 7,054.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,303.66 : 12,837.96 = 5,112.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,303.66/12,837.96 = 5,112.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,303.66x = 12,837.96 × 5,112.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,303.66x = 65,629,962.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,629,962.35/9,303.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,054.21

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