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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,294.76, 12,826.50 and 5,102.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,294.76, 12,826.50 and 5,102.92 is: 7,041.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,294.76 : 12,826.50 = 5,102.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,294.76/12,826.50 = 5,102.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,294.76x = 12,826.50 × 5,102.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,294.76x = 65,452,603.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,452,603.38/9,294.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,041.88

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