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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,337.59, 12,886.02 and 5,145.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,337.59, 12,886.02 and 5,145.84 is: 7,101.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,337.59 : 12,886.02 = 5,145.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,337.59/12,886.02 = 5,145.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,337.59x = 12,886.02 × 5,145.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,337.59x = 66,309,397.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,309,397.16/9,337.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,101.34

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