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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,338.22, 12,886.74 and 5,146.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,338.22, 12,886.74 and 5,146.47 is: 7,102.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,338.22 : 12,886.74 = 5,146.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,338.22/12,886.74 = 5,146.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,338.22x = 12,886.74 × 5,146.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,338.22x = 66,321,220.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,321,220.81/9,338.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,102.13

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