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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,338.96, 12,888.36 and 5,147.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,338.96, 12,888.36 and 5,147.60 is: 7,104.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,338.96 : 12,888.36 = 5,147.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,338.96/12,888.36 = 5,147.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,338.96x = 12,888.36 × 5,147.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,338.96x = 66,344,121.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,344,121.94/9,338.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,104.02

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