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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,338.65, 12,887.09 and 5,146.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,338.65, 12,887.09 and 5,146.63 is: 7,102.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,338.65 : 12,887.09 = 5,146.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,338.65/12,887.09 = 5,146.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,338.65x = 12,887.09 × 5,146.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,338.65x = 66,325,084.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,325,084.01/9,338.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,102.21

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