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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,315, 12,854.77 and 5,123.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,315, 12,854.77 and 5,123.25 is: 7,070.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,315 : 12,854.77 = 5,123.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,315/12,854.77 = 5,123.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,315x = 12,854.77 × 5,123.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,315x = 65,858,187.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,858,187.59/9,315
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,070.12

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