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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,338.39, 12,886.95 and 5,146.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,338.39, 12,886.95 and 5,146.64 is: 7,102.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,338.39 : 12,886.95 = 5,146.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,338.39/12,886.95 = 5,146.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,338.39x = 12,886.95 × 5,146.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,338.39x = 66,324,492.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,324,492.35/9,338.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,102.35

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