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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,350.25, 12,903.59 and 5,101.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,350.25, 12,903.59 and 5,101.38 is: 7,040.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,350.25 : 12,903.59 = 5,101.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,350.25/12,903.59 = 5,101.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,350.25x = 12,903.59 × 5,101.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,350.25x = 65,826,128.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,826,128.71/9,350.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,040.04

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