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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,310.43, 12,847.85 and 5,061.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,310.43, 12,847.85 and 5,061.47 is: 6,984.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,310.43 : 12,847.85 = 5,061.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,310.43/12,847.85 = 5,061.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,310.43x = 12,847.85 × 5,061.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,310.43x = 65,028,955.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,028,955.75/9,310.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,984.53

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