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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,315.21, 12,853.91 and 5,336.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,315.21, 12,853.91 and 5,336.09 is: 7,363.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,315.21 : 12,853.91 = 5,336.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,315.21/12,853.91 = 5,336.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,315.21x = 12,853.91 × 5,336.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,315.21x = 68,589,620.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,589,620.61/9,315.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,363.19

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