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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,309.03, 12,851.73 and 7,151.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,309.03, 12,851.73 and 7,151.55 is: 9,873.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,309.03 : 12,851.73 = 7,151.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,309.03/12,851.73 = 7,151.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,309.03x = 12,851.73 × 7,151.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,309.03x = 91,909,789.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,909,789.68/9,309.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,873.19

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