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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,295.41, 12,827.52 and 5,103.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,295.41, 12,827.52 and 5,103.66 is: 7,042.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,295.41 : 12,827.52 = 5,103.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,295.41/12,827.52 = 5,103.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,295.41x = 12,827.52 × 5,103.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,295.41x = 65,467,300.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,467,300.72/9,295.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,042.97

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