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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,294.42, 12,826.26 and 5,102.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,294.42, 12,826.26 and 5,102.58 is: 7,041.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,294.42 : 12,826.26 = 5,102.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,294.42/12,826.26 = 5,102.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,294.42x = 12,826.26 × 5,102.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,294.42x = 65,447,017.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,447,017.75/9,294.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,041.54

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