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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,512.30, 13,139.52 and 7,301.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,512.30, 13,139.52 and 7,301.50 is: 10,085.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,512.30 : 13,139.52 = 7,301.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,512.30/13,139.52 = 7,301.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,512.30x = 13,139.52 × 7,301.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,512.30x = 95,938,172.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,938,172.43/9,512.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,085.69

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