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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,292.65, 12,823.11 and 5,100.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,292.65, 12,823.11 and 5,100.90 is: 7,038.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,292.65 : 12,823.11 = 5,100.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,292.65/12,823.11 = 5,100.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,292.65x = 12,823.11 × 5,100.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,292.65x = 65,409,401.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,409,401.80/9,292.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,038.83

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