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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,295.37, 12,827.90 and 5,103.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,295.37, 12,827.90 and 5,103.71 is: 7,043.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,295.37 : 12,827.90 = 5,103.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,295.37/12,827.90 = 5,103.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,295.37x = 12,827.90 × 5,103.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,295.37x = 65,469,881.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,469,881.51/9,295.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,043.28

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