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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,312.87, 12,850.99 and 5,483.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,312.87, 12,850.99 and 5,483.90 is: 7,567.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,312.87 : 12,850.99 = 5,483.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,312.87/12,850.99 = 5,483.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,312.87x = 12,850.99 × 5,483.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,312.87x = 70,473,562.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,473,562.48/9,312.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,567.33

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