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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,305.36, 12,841.64 and 5,113.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,305.36, 12,841.64 and 5,113.72 is: 7,057.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,305.36 : 12,841.64 = 5,113.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,305.36/12,841.64 = 5,113.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,305.36x = 12,841.64 × 5,113.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,305.36x = 65,668,551.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,668,551.30/9,305.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,057.07

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