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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,337, 12,885.06 and 5,145.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,337, 12,885.06 and 5,145.52 is: 7,100.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,337 : 12,885.06 = 5,145.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,337/12,885.06 = 5,145.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,337x = 12,885.06 × 5,145.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,337x = 66,300,333.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,300,333.93/9,337
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,100.82

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