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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,337.16, 12,885.33 and 5,145.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,337.16, 12,885.33 and 5,145.41 is: 7,100.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,337.16 : 12,885.33 = 5,145.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,337.16/12,885.33 = 5,145.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,337.16x = 12,885.33 × 5,145.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,337.16x = 66,300,241.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,300,241.41/9,337.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,100.69

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