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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,309.75, 12,847.46 and 5,118.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,309.75, 12,847.46 and 5,118.27 is: 7,063.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,309.75 : 12,847.46 = 5,118.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,309.75/12,847.46 = 5,118.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,309.75x = 12,847.46 × 5,118.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,309.75x = 65,756,769.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,756,769.09/9,309.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,063.22

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