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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,338.63, 12,887.57 and 5,147.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,338.63, 12,887.57 and 5,147.15 is: 7,103.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,338.63 : 12,887.57 = 5,147.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,338.63/12,887.57 = 5,147.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,338.63x = 12,887.57 × 5,147.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,338.63x = 66,334,204.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,334,204.36/9,338.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,103.21

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