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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,307, 12,843.68 and 5,115.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,307, 12,843.68 and 5,115.28 is: 7,059.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,307 : 12,843.68 = 5,115.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,307/12,843.68 = 5,115.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,307x = 12,843.68 × 5,115.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,307x = 65,699,019.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,699,019.43/9,307
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,059.10

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