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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,350.38, 12,903.77 and 5,101.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,350.38, 12,903.77 and 5,101.51 is: 7,040.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,350.38 : 12,903.77 = 5,101.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,350.38/12,903.77 = 5,101.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,350.38x = 12,903.77 × 5,101.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,350.38x = 65,828,621.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,828,621.67/9,350.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,040.21

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