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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,310.14, 12,848.06 and 5,331.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,310.14, 12,848.06 and 5,331.17 is: 7,357.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,310.14 : 12,848.06 = 5,331.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,310.14/12,848.06 = 5,331.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,310.14x = 12,848.06 × 5,331.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,310.14x = 68,495,237.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,495,237.48/9,310.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,357.06

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