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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,293.94, 12,825.55 and 5,102.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,293.94, 12,825.55 and 5,102.10 is: 7,040.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,293.94 : 12,825.55 = 5,102.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,293.94/12,825.55 = 5,102.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,293.94x = 12,825.55 × 5,102.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,293.94x = 65,437,238.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,437,238.66/9,293.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,040.85

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