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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,311.59, 12,848.91 and 5,332.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,311.59, 12,848.91 and 5,332.46 is: 7,358.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,311.59 : 12,848.91 = 5,332.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,311.59/12,848.91 = 5,332.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,311.59x = 12,848.91 × 5,332.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,311.59x = 68,516,298.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,516,298.62/9,311.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,358.18

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