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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,338.88, 12,887.47 and 5,147.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,338.88, 12,887.47 and 5,147.13 is: 7,102.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,338.88 : 12,887.47 = 5,147.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,338.88/12,887.47 = 5,147.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,338.88x = 12,887.47 × 5,147.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,338.88x = 66,333,483.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,333,483.46/9,338.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,102.94

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