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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,337.22, 12,885.36 and 5,145.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,337.22, 12,885.36 and 5,145.47 is: 7,100.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,337.22 : 12,885.36 = 5,145.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,337.22/12,885.36 = 5,145.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,337.22x = 12,885.36 × 5,145.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,337.22x = 66,301,168.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,301,168.89/9,337.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,100.74

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