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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,310.29, 12,848.45 and 5,061.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,310.29, 12,848.45 and 5,061.63 is: 6,985.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,310.29 : 12,848.45 = 5,061.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,310.29/12,848.45 = 5,061.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,310.29x = 12,848.45 × 5,061.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,310.29x = 65,034,122.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,034,122.85/9,310.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,985.19

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