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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,010.62, 13,493.97 and 5,103.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,010.62, 13,493.97 and 5,103.18 is: 7,642.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,010.62 : 13,493.97 = 5,103.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,010.62/13,493.97 = 5,103.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,010.62x = 13,493.97 × 5,103.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,010.62x = 68,862,157.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,862,157.82/9,010.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,642.33

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