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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,312.83, 12,848.07 and 5,331.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,312.83, 12,848.07 and 5,331.82 is: 7,355.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,312.83 : 12,848.07 = 5,331.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,312.83/12,848.07 = 5,331.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,312.83x = 12,848.07 × 5,331.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,312.83x = 68,503,584.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,503,584.46/9,312.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,355.83

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