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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,311.31, 12,847.77 and 5,223.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,311.31, 12,847.77 and 5,223.25 is: 7,207.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,311.31 : 12,847.77 = 5,223.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,311.31/12,847.77 = 5,223.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,311.31x = 12,847.77 × 5,223.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,311.31x = 67,107,024.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,107,024.30/9,311.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,207.04

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