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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,313.16, 12,851.10 and 5,335.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,313.16, 12,851.10 and 5,335.07 is: 7,361.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,313.16 : 12,851.10 = 5,335.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,313.16/12,851.10 = 5,335.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,313.16x = 12,851.10 × 5,335.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,313.16x = 68,561,453.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,561,453.82/9,313.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,361.79

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