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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,337.76, 12,885.60 and 5,145.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,337.76, 12,885.60 and 5,145.68 is: 7,100.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,337.76 : 12,885.60 = 5,145.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,337.76/12,885.60 = 5,145.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,337.76x = 12,885.60 × 5,145.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,337.76x = 66,305,174.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,305,174.21/9,337.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,100.76

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