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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,350.73, 12,904.07 and 5,101.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,350.73, 12,904.07 and 5,101.87 is: 7,040.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,350.73 : 12,904.07 = 5,101.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,350.73/12,904.07 = 5,101.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,350.73x = 12,904.07 × 5,101.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,350.73x = 65,834,887.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,834,887.61/9,350.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,040.61

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