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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,312.89, 12,851.53 and 5,121.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,312.89, 12,851.53 and 5,121.14 is: 7,067.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,312.89 : 12,851.53 = 5,121.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,312.89/12,851.53 = 5,121.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,312.89x = 12,851.53 × 5,121.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,312.89x = 65,814,407.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,814,407.28/9,312.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,067.03

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