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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,313.30, 12,851.68 and 5,334.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,313.30, 12,851.68 and 5,334.31 is: 7,360.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,313.30 : 12,851.68 = 5,334.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,313.30/12,851.68 = 5,334.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,313.30x = 12,851.68 × 5,334.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,313.30x = 68,554,754.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,554,754.21/9,313.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,360.96

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