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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,301.24, 12,835.76 and 5,109.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,301.24, 12,835.76 and 5,109.52 is: 7,051.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,301.24 : 12,835.76 = 5,109.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,301.24/12,835.76 = 5,109.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,301.24x = 12,835.76 × 5,109.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,301.24x = 65,584,572.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,584,572.44/9,301.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,051.16

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