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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,315.09, 12,854.70 and 5,336.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,315.09, 12,854.70 and 5,336.10 is: 7,363.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,315.09 : 12,854.70 = 5,336.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,315.09/12,854.70 = 5,336.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,315.09x = 12,854.70 × 5,336.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,315.09x = 68,593,964.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,593,964.67/9,315.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,363.75

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