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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,307.34, 12,845.02 and 5,116.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,307.34, 12,845.02 and 5,116.40 is: 7,061.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,307.34 : 12,845.02 = 5,116.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,307.34/12,845.02 = 5,116.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,307.34x = 12,845.02 × 5,116.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,307.34x = 65,720,260.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,720,260.33/9,307.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,061.12

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