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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,309.12, 12,846.48 and 5,117.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,309.12, 12,846.48 and 5,117.52 is: 7,062.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,309.12 : 12,846.48 = 5,117.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,309.12/12,846.48 = 5,117.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,309.12x = 12,846.48 × 5,117.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,309.12x = 65,742,118.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,742,118.33/9,309.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,062.12

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