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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,310.26, 12,848.38 and 5,061.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,310.26, 12,848.38 and 5,061.56 is: 6,985.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,310.26 : 12,848.38 = 5,061.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,310.26/12,848.38 = 5,061.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,310.26x = 12,848.38 × 5,061.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,310.26x = 65,032,865.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,032,865.74/9,310.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,985.08

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