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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,349.90, 12,902.52 and 5,100.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,349.90, 12,902.52 and 5,100.85 is: 7,038.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,349.90 : 12,902.52 = 5,100.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,349.90/12,902.52 = 5,100.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,349.90x = 12,902.52 × 5,100.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,349.90x = 65,813,819.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,813,819.14/9,349.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,038.99

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