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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,312.55, 12,851.55 and 5,063.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,312.55, 12,851.55 and 5,063.90 is: 6,988.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,312.55 : 12,851.55 = 5,063.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,312.55/12,851.55 = 5,063.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,312.55x = 12,851.55 × 5,063.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,312.55x = 65,078,899.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,078,899.79/9,312.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,988.30

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