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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,301.05, 12,835.53 and 5,052.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,301.05, 12,835.53 and 5,052.19 is: 6,972.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,301.05 : 12,835.53 = 5,052.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,301.05/12,835.53 = 5,052.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,301.05x = 12,835.53 × 5,052.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,301.05x = 64,847,523.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,847,523.17/9,301.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,972.07

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