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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,310.08, 12,848.04 and 5,118.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,310.08, 12,848.04 and 5,118.42 is: 7,063.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,310.08 : 12,848.04 = 5,118.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,310.08/12,848.04 = 5,118.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,310.08x = 12,848.04 × 5,118.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,310.08x = 65,761,664.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,761,664.90/9,310.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,063.49

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