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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,305.92, 12,841.63 and 5,114.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,305.92, 12,841.63 and 5,114.17 is: 7,057.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,305.92 : 12,841.63 = 5,114.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,305.92/12,841.63 = 5,114.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,305.92x = 12,841.63 × 5,114.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,305.92x = 65,674,278.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,674,278.90/9,305.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,057.26

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