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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,295.50, 12,828.10 and 5,103.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,295.50, 12,828.10 and 5,103.75 is: 7,043.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,295.50 : 12,828.10 = 5,103.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,295.50/12,828.10 = 5,103.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,295.50x = 12,828.10 × 5,103.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,295.50x = 65,471,402.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,471,402.62/9,295.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,043.34

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