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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,337.23, 12,885.35 and 5,145.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,337.23, 12,885.35 and 5,145.48 is: 7,100.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,337.23 : 12,885.35 = 5,145.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,337.23/12,885.35 = 5,145.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,337.23x = 12,885.35 × 5,145.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,337.23x = 66,301,284.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,301,284.99/9,337.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,100.74

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