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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,293.51, 12,824.79 and 5,101.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,293.51, 12,824.79 and 5,101.76 is: 7,040.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,293.51 : 12,824.79 = 5,101.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,293.51/12,824.79 = 5,101.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,293.51x = 12,824.79 × 5,101.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,293.51x = 65,429,000.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,429,000.63/9,293.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,040.29

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