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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,306.09, 12,842.35 and 5,057.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,306.09, 12,842.35 and 5,057.19 is: 6,978.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,306.09 : 12,842.35 = 5,057.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,306.09/12,842.35 = 5,057.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,306.09x = 12,842.35 × 5,057.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,306.09x = 64,946,204.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,946,204.00/9,306.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,978.89

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