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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,294.08, 12,825.20 and 5,101.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,294.08, 12,825.20 and 5,101.52 is: 7,039.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,294.08 : 12,825.20 = 5,101.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,294.08/12,825.20 = 5,101.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,294.08x = 12,825.20 × 5,101.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,294.08x = 65,428,014.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,428,014.30/9,294.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,039.75

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