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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,451.90, 13,043.86 and 5,203.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,451.90, 13,043.86 and 5,203.08 is: 7,180.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,451.90 : 13,043.86 = 5,203.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,451.90/13,043.86 = 5,203.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,451.90x = 13,043.86 × 5,203.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,451.90x = 67,868,247.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,868,247.09/9,451.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,180.38

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