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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,309.68, 12,847.40 and 5,118.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,309.68, 12,847.40 and 5,118.20 is: 7,063.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,309.68 : 12,847.40 = 5,118.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,309.68/12,847.40 = 5,118.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,309.68x = 12,847.40 × 5,118.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,309.68x = 65,755,562.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,755,562.68/9,309.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,063.14

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