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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,293.76, 12,825.25 and 5,102.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,293.76, 12,825.25 and 5,102.01 is: 7,040.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,293.76 : 12,825.25 = 5,102.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,293.76/12,825.25 = 5,102.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,293.76x = 12,825.25 × 5,102.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,293.76x = 65,434,553.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,434,553.75/9,293.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,040.70

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