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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,305.70, 12,842.04 and 5,113.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,305.70, 12,842.04 and 5,113.92 is: 7,057.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,305.70 : 12,842.04 = 5,113.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,305.70/12,842.04 = 5,113.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,305.70x = 12,842.04 × 5,113.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,305.70x = 65,673,165.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,673,165.20/9,305.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,057.31

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