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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,305.52, 12,841.60 and 5,113.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,305.52, 12,841.60 and 5,113.84 is: 7,057.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,305.52 : 12,841.60 = 5,113.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,305.52/12,841.60 = 5,113.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,305.52x = 12,841.60 × 5,113.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,305.52x = 65,669,887.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,669,887.74/9,305.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,057.09

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