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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,338.78, 12,887.52 and 5,147.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,338.78, 12,887.52 and 5,147.03 is: 7,102.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,338.78 : 12,887.52 = 5,147.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,338.78/12,887.52 = 5,147.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,338.78x = 12,887.52 × 5,147.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,338.78x = 66,332,452.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,332,452.07/9,338.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,102.90

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