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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,338.67, 12,887.40 and 5,146.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,338.67, 12,887.40 and 5,146.92 is: 7,102.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,338.67 : 12,887.40 = 5,146.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,338.67/12,887.40 = 5,146.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,338.67x = 12,887.40 × 5,146.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,338.67x = 66,330,416.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,330,416.81/9,338.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,102.77

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