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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,309.48, 12,847.20 and 5,117.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,309.48, 12,847.20 and 5,117.76 is: 7,062.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,309.48 : 12,847.20 = 5,117.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,309.48/12,847.20 = 5,117.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,309.48x = 12,847.20 × 5,117.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,309.48x = 65,748,886.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,748,886.27/9,309.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,062.57

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