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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,312.06, 12,850.68 and 5,063.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,312.06, 12,850.68 and 5,063.16 is: 6,987.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,312.06 : 12,850.68 = 5,063.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,312.06/12,850.68 = 5,063.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,312.06x = 12,850.68 × 5,063.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,312.06x = 65,065,048.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,065,048.95/9,312.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,987.18

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