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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,259.05, 13,882.43 and 5,101.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,259.05, 13,882.43 and 5,101.05 is: 7,648.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,259.05 : 13,882.43 = 5,101.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,259.05/13,882.43 = 5,101.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,259.05x = 13,882.43 × 5,101.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,259.05x = 70,814,982.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,814,982.30/9,259.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,648.19

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