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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,313.03, 12,851.95 and 5,224.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,313.03, 12,851.95 and 5,224.84 is: 7,210.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,313.03 : 12,851.95 = 5,224.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,313.03/12,851.95 = 5,224.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,313.03x = 12,851.95 × 5,224.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,313.03x = 67,149,354.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,149,354.39/9,313.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,210.26

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