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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,306.03, 12,842.45 and 5,114.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,306.03, 12,842.45 and 5,114.25 is: 7,057.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,306.03 : 12,842.45 = 5,114.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,306.03/12,842.45 = 5,114.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,306.03x = 12,842.45 × 5,114.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,306.03x = 65,679,474.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,679,474.34/9,306.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,057.73

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