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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,294.17, 12,825.80 and 5,102.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,294.17, 12,825.80 and 5,102.39 is: 7,041.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,294.17 : 12,825.80 = 5,102.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,294.17/12,825.80 = 5,102.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,294.17x = 12,825.80 × 5,102.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,294.17x = 65,442,208.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,442,208.15/9,294.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,041.21

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