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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,351.92, 12,905.69 and 5,103.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,351.92, 12,905.69 and 5,103.07 is: 7,042.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,351.92 : 12,905.69 = 5,103.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,351.92/12,905.69 = 5,103.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,351.92x = 12,905.69 × 5,103.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,351.92x = 65,858,581.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,858,581.69/9,351.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,042.25

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