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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,302.59, 12,837.40 and 5,110.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,302.59, 12,837.40 and 5,110.75 is: 7,052.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,302.59 : 12,837.40 = 5,110.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,302.59/12,837.40 = 5,110.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,302.59x = 12,837.40 × 5,110.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,302.59x = 65,608,742.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,608,742.05/9,302.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,052.74

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