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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,337.76, 12,886.58 and 5,146.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,337.76, 12,886.58 and 5,146.01 is: 7,101.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,337.76 : 12,886.58 = 5,146.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,337.76/12,886.58 = 5,146.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,337.76x = 12,886.58 × 5,146.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,337.76x = 66,314,417.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,314,417.98/9,337.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,101.75

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