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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,310.76, 12,848.91 and 5,061.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,310.76, 12,848.91 and 5,061.86 is: 6,985.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,310.76 : 12,848.91 = 5,061.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,310.76/12,848.91 = 5,061.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,310.76x = 12,848.91 × 5,061.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,310.76x = 65,039,383.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,039,383.57/9,310.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,985.40

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