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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,293.36, 12,825.04 and 5,101.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,293.36, 12,825.04 and 5,101.68 is: 7,040.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,293.36 : 12,825.04 = 5,101.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,293.36/12,825.04 = 5,101.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,293.36x = 12,825.04 × 5,101.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,293.36x = 65,429,250.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,429,250.07/9,293.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,040.43

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