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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,294.92, 12,826.83 and 5,103.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,294.92, 12,826.83 and 5,103.14 is: 7,042.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,294.92 : 12,826.83 = 5,103.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,294.92/12,826.83 = 5,103.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,294.92x = 12,826.83 × 5,103.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,294.92x = 65,457,109.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,457,109.25/9,294.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,042.25

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