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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,311.68, 12,849.60 and 5,120

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,311.68, 12,849.60 and 5,120 is: 7,065.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,311.68 : 12,849.60 = 5,120 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,311.68/12,849.60 = 5,120/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,311.68x = 12,849.60 × 5,120
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,311.68x = 65,789,952
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,789,952/9,311.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,065.31

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