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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,259.81, 13,886.97 and 5,101.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,259.81, 13,886.97 and 5,101.80 is: 7,651.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,259.81 : 13,886.97 = 5,101.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,259.81/13,886.97 = 5,101.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,259.81x = 13,886.97 × 5,101.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,259.81x = 70,848,543.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,848,543.55/9,259.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,651.19

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