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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,317.93, 12,858.99 and 5,069.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,317.93, 12,858.99 and 5,069.24 is: 6,995.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,317.93 : 12,858.99 = 5,069.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,317.93/12,858.99 = 5,069.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,317.93x = 12,858.99 × 5,069.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,317.93x = 65,185,306.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,185,306.47/9,317.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,995.69

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