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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,295.52, 12,827.56 and 5,103.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,295.52, 12,827.56 and 5,103.52 is: 7,042.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,295.52 : 12,827.56 = 5,103.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,295.52/12,827.56 = 5,103.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,295.52x = 12,827.56 × 5,103.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,295.52x = 65,465,709.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,465,709.01/9,295.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,042.72

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