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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,318.65, 12,859.93 and 5,069.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,318.65, 12,859.93 and 5,069.99 is: 6,996.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,318.65 : 12,859.93 = 5,069.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,318.65/12,859.93 = 5,069.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,318.65x = 12,859.93 × 5,069.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,318.65x = 65,199,754.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,199,754.99/9,318.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,996.70

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