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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,304.97, 12,840.96 and 5,113.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,304.97, 12,840.96 and 5,113.22 is: 7,056.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,304.97 : 12,840.96 = 5,113.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,304.97/12,840.96 = 5,113.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,304.97x = 12,840.96 × 5,113.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,304.97x = 65,658,653.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,658,653.49/9,304.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,056.30

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