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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,303.93, 12,839.63 and 5,112.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,303.93, 12,839.63 and 5,112.45 is: 7,055.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,303.93 : 12,839.63 = 5,112.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,303.93/12,839.63 = 5,112.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,303.93x = 12,839.63 × 5,112.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,303.93x = 65,641,940.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,641,940.83/9,303.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,055.29

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