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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,338.13, 12,886.55 and 5,146.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,338.13, 12,886.55 and 5,146.38 is: 7,101.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,338.13 : 12,886.55 = 5,146.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,338.13/12,886.55 = 5,146.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,338.13x = 12,886.55 × 5,146.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,338.13x = 66,319,083.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,319,083.19/9,338.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,101.97

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