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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,292.68, 12,823.92 and 5,101.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,292.68, 12,823.92 and 5,101.20 is: 7,039.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,292.68 : 12,823.92 = 5,101.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,292.68/12,823.92 = 5,101.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,292.68x = 12,823.92 × 5,101.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,292.68x = 65,417,380.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,417,380.70/9,292.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,039.67

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