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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,203.88, 12,701.41 and 5,170.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,203.88, 12,701.41 and 5,170.74 is: 7,135.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,203.88 : 12,701.41 = 5,170.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,203.88/12,701.41 = 5,170.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,203.88x = 12,701.41 × 5,170.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,203.88x = 65,675,628.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,675,628.19/9,203.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,135.65

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