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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,302.72, 12,837.76 and 5,111.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,302.72, 12,837.76 and 5,111.04 is: 7,053.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,302.72 : 12,837.76 = 5,111.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,302.72/12,837.76 = 5,111.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,302.72x = 12,837.76 × 5,111.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,302.72x = 65,614,304.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,614,304.87/9,302.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,053.24

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