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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,420.03, 12,983.90 and 7,150.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,420.03, 12,983.90 and 7,150.68 is: 9,855.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,420.03 : 12,983.90 = 7,150.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,420.03/12,983.90 = 7,150.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,420.03x = 12,983.90 × 7,150.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,420.03x = 92,843,678.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,843,678.30/9,420.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,855.99

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