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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,313.99, 12,853.38 and 5,065.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,313.99, 12,853.38 and 5,065.07 is: 6,989.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,313.99 : 12,853.38 = 5,065.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,313.99/12,853.38 = 5,065.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,313.99x = 12,853.38 × 5,065.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,313.99x = 65,103,269.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,103,269.44/9,313.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,989.84

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