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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,302.81, 12,837.83 and 5,110.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,302.81, 12,837.83 and 5,110.97 is: 7,053.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,302.81 : 12,837.83 = 5,110.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,302.81/12,837.83 = 5,110.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,302.81x = 12,837.83 × 5,110.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,302.81x = 65,613,738.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,613,738.44/9,302.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,053.11

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