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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,337.26, 12,885.57 and 5,145.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,337.26, 12,885.57 and 5,145.51 is: 7,100.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,337.26 : 12,885.57 = 5,145.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,337.26/12,885.57 = 5,145.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,337.26x = 12,885.57 × 5,145.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,337.26x = 66,302,829.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,302,829.29/9,337.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,100.89

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