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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,313.29, 12,855.07 and 5,539.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,313.29, 12,855.07 and 5,539.12 is: 7,645.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,313.29 : 12,855.07 = 5,539.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,313.29/12,855.07 = 5,539.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,313.29x = 12,855.07 × 5,539.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,313.29x = 71,205,775.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,205,775.34/9,313.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,645.61

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