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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,349.53, 12,902.31 and 5,100.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,349.53, 12,902.31 and 5,100.53 is: 7,038.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,349.53 : 12,902.31 = 5,100.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,349.53/12,902.31 = 5,100.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,349.53x = 12,902.31 × 5,100.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,349.53x = 65,808,554.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,808,554.71/9,349.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,038.70

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