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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,350.63, 12,904.11 and 5,101.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,350.63, 12,904.11 and 5,101.76 is: 7,040.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,350.63 : 12,904.11 = 5,101.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,350.63/12,904.11 = 5,101.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,350.63x = 12,904.11 × 5,101.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,350.63x = 65,833,607.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,833,607.71/9,350.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,040.56

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