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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,309.61, 12,847.33 and 5,060.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,309.61, 12,847.33 and 5,060.67 is: 6,983.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,309.61 : 12,847.33 = 5,060.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,309.61/12,847.33 = 5,060.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,309.61x = 12,847.33 × 5,060.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,309.61x = 65,016,097.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,016,097.51/9,309.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,983.76

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