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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,310.71, 12,849.57 and 5,119.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,310.71, 12,849.57 and 5,119.77 is: 7,065.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,310.71 : 12,849.57 = 5,119.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,310.71/12,849.57 = 5,119.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,310.71x = 12,849.57 × 5,119.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,310.71x = 65,786,843.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,786,843.00/9,310.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,065.72

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