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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,309.39, 12,847.19 and 5,117.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,309.39, 12,847.19 and 5,117.64 is: 7,062.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,309.39 : 12,847.19 = 5,117.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,309.39/12,847.19 = 5,117.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,309.39x = 12,847.19 × 5,117.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,309.39x = 65,747,267.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,747,267.84/9,309.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,062.47

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