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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,337.18, 12,885.30 and 5,145.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,337.18, 12,885.30 and 5,145.46 is: 7,100.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,337.18 : 12,885.30 = 5,145.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,337.18/12,885.30 = 5,145.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,337.18x = 12,885.30 × 5,145.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,337.18x = 66,300,795.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,300,795.74/9,337.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,100.73

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