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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,306.10, 12,842.36 and 5,057.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,306.10, 12,842.36 and 5,057.14 is: 6,978.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,306.10 : 12,842.36 = 5,057.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,306.10/12,842.36 = 5,057.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,306.10x = 12,842.36 × 5,057.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,306.10x = 64,945,612.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,945,612.45/9,306.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,978.82

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