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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,302.46, 12,837.39 and 5,110.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,302.46, 12,837.39 and 5,110.71 is: 7,052.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,302.46 : 12,837.39 = 5,110.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,302.46/12,837.39 = 5,110.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,302.46x = 12,837.39 × 5,110.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,302.46x = 65,608,177.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,608,177.45/9,302.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,052.78

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