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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,318.06, 12,858.78 and 5,069.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,318.06, 12,858.78 and 5,069.02 is: 6,995.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,318.06 : 12,858.78 = 5,069.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,318.06/12,858.78 = 5,069.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,318.06x = 12,858.78 × 5,069.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,318.06x = 65,181,413.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,181,413.00/9,318.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,995.17

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