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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,313.62, 12,852.84 and 5,064.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,313.62, 12,852.84 and 5,064.72 is: 6,989.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,313.62 : 12,852.84 = 5,064.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,313.62/12,852.84 = 5,064.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,313.62x = 12,852.84 × 5,064.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,313.62x = 65,096,035.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,096,035.80/9,313.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,989.34

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