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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,317.64, 12,858.08 and 5,125.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,317.64, 12,858.08 and 5,125.89 is: 7,073.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,317.64 : 12,858.08 = 5,125.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,317.64/12,858.08 = 5,125.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,317.64x = 12,858.08 × 5,125.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,317.64x = 65,909,103.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,909,103.69/9,317.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,073.58

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