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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,293.76, 12,824.88 and 5,101.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,293.76, 12,824.88 and 5,101.68 is: 7,040.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,293.76 : 12,824.88 = 5,101.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,293.76/12,824.88 = 5,101.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,293.76x = 12,824.88 × 5,101.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,293.76x = 65,428,433.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,428,433.80/9,293.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,040.04

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