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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,295.26, 12,827.34 and 5,103.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,295.26, 12,827.34 and 5,103.51 is: 7,042.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,295.26 : 12,827.34 = 5,103.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,295.26/12,827.34 = 5,103.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,295.26x = 12,827.34 × 5,103.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,295.26x = 65,464,457.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,464,457.96/9,295.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,042.78

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