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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,313.88, 12,853.22 and 5,122.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,313.88, 12,853.22 and 5,122.13 is: 7,068.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,313.88 : 12,853.22 = 5,122.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,313.88/12,853.22 = 5,122.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,313.88x = 12,853.22 × 5,122.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,313.88x = 65,835,773.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,835,773.88/9,313.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,068.57

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