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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,338.60, 12,886.80 and 5,146.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,338.60, 12,886.80 and 5,146.76 is: 7,102.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,338.60 : 12,886.80 = 5,146.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,338.60/12,886.80 = 5,146.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,338.60x = 12,886.80 × 5,146.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,338.60x = 66,325,266.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,325,266.77/9,338.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,102.27

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