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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,313, 12,851.94 and 5,121.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,313, 12,851.94 and 5,121.25 is: 7,067.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,313 : 12,851.94 = 5,121.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,313/12,851.94 = 5,121.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,313x = 12,851.94 × 5,121.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,313x = 65,817,997.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,817,997.73/9,313
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,067.33

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