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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,316.49, 12,856.19 and 5,067.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,316.49, 12,856.19 and 5,067.52 is: 6,992.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,316.49 : 12,856.19 = 5,067.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,316.49/12,856.19 = 5,067.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,316.49x = 12,856.19 × 5,067.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,316.49x = 65,148,954.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,148,954.18/9,316.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,992.86

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