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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,349.15, 12,901.80 and 5,100.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,349.15, 12,901.80 and 5,100.19 is: 7,038.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,349.15 : 12,901.80 = 5,100.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,349.15/12,901.80 = 5,100.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,349.15x = 12,901.80 × 5,100.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,349.15x = 65,801,631.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,801,631.34/9,349.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,038.25

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