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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,302.26, 12,837 and 5,110.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,302.26, 12,837 and 5,110.24 is: 7,052.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,302.26 : 12,837 = 5,110.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,302.26/12,837 = 5,110.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,302.26x = 12,837 × 5,110.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,302.26x = 65,600,150.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,600,150.88/9,302.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,052.07

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