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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,309.92, 12,847.64 and 5,331.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,309.92, 12,847.64 and 5,331.08 is: 7,356.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,309.92 : 12,847.64 = 5,331.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,309.92/12,847.64 = 5,331.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,309.92x = 12,847.64 × 5,331.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,309.92x = 68,491,796.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,491,796.65/9,309.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,356.86

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