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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,316.93, 12,857.49 and 5,125.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,316.93, 12,857.49 and 5,125.18 is: 7,072.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,316.93 : 12,857.49 = 5,125.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,316.93/12,857.49 = 5,125.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,316.93x = 12,857.49 × 5,125.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,316.93x = 65,896,950.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,896,950.60/9,316.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,072.82

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