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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,304.52, 12,839.96 and 5,112.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,304.52, 12,839.96 and 5,112.76 is: 7,055.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,304.52 : 12,839.96 = 5,112.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,304.52/12,839.96 = 5,112.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,304.52x = 12,839.96 × 5,112.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,304.52x = 65,647,633.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,647,633.89/9,304.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,055.46

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