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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,338.26, 12,886.95 and 5,146.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,338.26, 12,886.95 and 5,146.54 is: 7,102.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,338.26 : 12,886.95 = 5,146.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,338.26/12,886.95 = 5,146.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,338.26x = 12,886.95 × 5,146.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,338.26x = 66,323,203.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,323,203.65/9,338.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,102.31

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