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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,337.88, 12,886.09 and 5,146.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,337.88, 12,886.09 and 5,146.13 is: 7,101.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,337.88 : 12,886.09 = 5,146.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,337.88/12,886.09 = 5,146.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,337.88x = 12,886.09 × 5,146.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,337.88x = 66,313,513.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,313,513.68/9,337.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,101.56

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