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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,310.87, 12,849.11 and 5,061.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,310.87, 12,849.11 and 5,061.97 is: 6,985.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,310.87 : 12,849.11 = 5,061.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,310.87/12,849.11 = 5,061.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,310.87x = 12,849.11 × 5,061.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,310.87x = 65,041,809.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,041,809.35/9,310.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,985.58

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