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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,309.76, 12,847.70 and 5,118.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,309.76, 12,847.70 and 5,118.01 is: 7,062.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,309.76 : 12,847.70 = 5,118.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,309.76/12,847.70 = 5,118.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,309.76x = 12,847.70 × 5,118.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,309.76x = 65,754,657.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,754,657.08/9,309.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,062.98

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