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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,302.82, 12,837.98 and 5,111.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,302.82, 12,837.98 and 5,111.06 is: 7,053.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,302.82 : 12,837.98 = 5,111.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,302.82/12,837.98 = 5,111.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,302.82x = 12,837.98 × 5,111.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,302.82x = 65,615,686.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,615,686.06/9,302.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,053.31

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