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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,305.68, 12,841.79 and 5,056.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,305.68, 12,841.79 and 5,056.71 is: 6,978.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,305.68 : 12,841.79 = 5,056.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,305.68/12,841.79 = 5,056.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,305.68x = 12,841.79 × 5,056.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,305.68x = 64,937,207.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,937,207.91/9,305.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,978.23

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