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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,337.02, 12,885.54 and 5,145.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,337.02, 12,885.54 and 5,145.27 is: 7,100.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,337.02 : 12,885.54 = 5,145.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,337.02/12,885.54 = 5,145.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,337.02x = 12,885.54 × 5,145.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,337.02x = 66,299,582.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,299,582.40/9,337.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,100.72

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