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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,306.93, 12,843.61 and 5,115.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,306.93, 12,843.61 and 5,115.45 is: 7,059.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,306.93 : 12,843.61 = 5,115.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,306.93/12,843.61 = 5,115.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,306.93x = 12,843.61 × 5,115.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,306.93x = 65,700,819.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,700,819.20/9,306.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,059.34

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