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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,311.08, 12,849.92 and 5,119.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,311.08, 12,849.92 and 5,119.32 is: 7,065.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,311.08 : 12,849.92 = 5,119.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,311.08/12,849.92 = 5,119.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,311.08x = 12,849.92 × 5,119.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,311.08x = 65,782,852.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,782,852.45/9,311.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,065.01

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