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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,317.82, 12,858.75 and 5,068.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,317.82, 12,858.75 and 5,068.97 is: 6,995.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,317.82 : 12,858.75 = 5,068.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,317.82/12,858.75 = 5,068.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,317.82x = 12,858.75 × 5,068.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,317.82x = 65,180,617.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,180,617.99/9,317.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,995.26

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