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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,317.79, 12,858.62 and 5,068.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,317.79, 12,858.62 and 5,068.89 is: 6,995.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,317.79 : 12,858.62 = 5,068.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,317.79/12,858.62 = 5,068.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,317.79x = 12,858.62 × 5,068.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,317.79x = 65,178,904.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,178,904.99/9,317.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,995.10

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