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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,312.11, 12,853.69 and 5,963.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,312.11, 12,853.69 and 5,963.93 is: 8,232.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,312.11 : 12,853.69 = 5,963.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,312.11/12,853.69 = 5,963.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,312.11x = 12,853.69 × 5,963.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,312.11x = 76,658,476.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,658,476.42/9,312.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,232.12

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