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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,309.96, 12,847.80 and 5,118.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,309.96, 12,847.80 and 5,118.24 is: 7,063.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,309.96 : 12,847.80 = 5,118.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,309.96/12,847.80 = 5,118.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,309.96x = 12,847.80 × 5,118.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,309.96x = 65,758,123.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,758,123.87/9,309.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,063.20

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