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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,303.51, 12,838.59 and 5,111.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,303.51, 12,838.59 and 5,111.76 is: 7,054.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,303.51 : 12,838.59 = 5,111.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,303.51/12,838.59 = 5,111.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,303.51x = 12,838.59 × 5,111.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,303.51x = 65,627,790.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,627,790.82/9,303.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,054.09

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