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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,338.30, 12,886.83 and 5,146.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,338.30, 12,886.83 and 5,146.55 is: 7,102.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,338.30 : 12,886.83 = 5,146.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,338.30/12,886.83 = 5,146.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,338.30x = 12,886.83 × 5,146.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,338.30x = 66,322,650.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,322,650.50/9,338.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,102.22

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