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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,301.93, 12,836.89 and 5,052.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,301.93, 12,836.89 and 5,052.99 is: 6,973.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,301.93 : 12,836.89 = 5,052.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,301.93/12,836.89 = 5,052.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,301.93x = 12,836.89 × 5,052.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,301.93x = 64,864,659.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,864,659.05/9,301.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,973.25

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