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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,313.71, 12,853.08 and 5,064.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,313.71, 12,853.08 and 5,064.86 is: 6,989.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,313.71 : 12,853.08 = 5,064.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,313.71/12,853.08 = 5,064.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,313.71x = 12,853.08 × 5,064.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,313.71x = 65,098,993.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,098,993.31/9,313.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,989.59

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