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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,203.46, 12,699.39 and 5,169.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,203.46, 12,699.39 and 5,169.51 is: 7,133.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,203.46 : 12,699.39 = 5,169.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,203.46/12,699.39 = 5,169.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,203.46x = 12,699.39 × 5,169.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,203.46x = 65,649,661.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,649,661.53/9,203.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,133.15

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