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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,301.51, 12,835.83 and 5,109.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,301.51, 12,835.83 and 5,109.76 is: 7,051.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,301.51 : 12,835.83 = 5,109.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,301.51/12,835.83 = 5,109.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,301.51x = 12,835.83 × 5,109.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,301.51x = 65,588,010.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,588,010.70/9,301.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,051.33

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