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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,295.13, 12,827.55 and 5,103.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,295.13, 12,827.55 and 5,103.65 is: 7,043.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,295.13 : 12,827.55 = 5,103.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,295.13/12,827.55 = 5,103.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,295.13x = 12,827.55 × 5,103.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,295.13x = 65,467,261.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,467,261.42/9,295.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,043.18

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