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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,350.64, 12,903.84 and 5,101.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,350.64, 12,903.84 and 5,101.38 is: 7,039.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,350.64 : 12,903.84 = 5,101.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,350.64/12,903.84 = 5,101.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,350.64x = 12,903.84 × 5,101.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,350.64x = 65,827,391.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,827,391.30/9,350.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,039.88

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