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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,350.48, 12,903.67 and 5,101.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,350.48, 12,903.67 and 5,101.55 is: 7,040.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,350.48 : 12,903.67 = 5,101.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,350.48/12,903.67 = 5,101.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,350.48x = 12,903.67 × 5,101.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,350.48x = 65,828,717.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,828,717.69/9,350.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,040.14

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