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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,311.14, 12,849.44 and 5,332.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,311.14, 12,849.44 and 5,332.17 is: 7,358.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,311.14 : 12,849.44 = 5,332.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,311.14/12,849.44 = 5,332.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,311.14x = 12,849.44 × 5,332.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,311.14x = 68,515,398.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,515,398.48/9,311.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,358.43

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