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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,314.76, 12,854.61 and 5,066.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,314.76, 12,854.61 and 5,066.09 is: 6,991.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,314.76 : 12,854.61 = 5,066.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,314.76/12,854.61 = 5,066.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,314.76x = 12,854.61 × 5,066.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,314.76x = 65,122,546.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,122,546.90/9,314.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,991.33

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