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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,309.84, 12,848.36 and 5,118.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,309.84, 12,848.36 and 5,118.88 is: 7,064.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,309.84 : 12,848.36 = 5,118.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,309.84/12,848.36 = 5,118.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,309.84x = 12,848.36 × 5,118.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,309.84x = 65,769,213.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,769,213.04/9,309.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,064.48

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