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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,307.17, 12,839.90 and 5,720.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,307.17, 12,839.90 and 5,720.19 is: 7,891.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,307.17 : 12,839.90 = 5,720.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,307.17/12,839.90 = 5,720.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,307.17x = 12,839.90 × 5,720.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,307.17x = 73,446,603.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,446,603.38/9,307.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,891.40

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