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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,339.01, 12,887.99 and 5,147.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,339.01, 12,887.99 and 5,147.29 is: 7,103.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,339.01 : 12,887.99 = 5,147.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,339.01/12,887.99 = 5,147.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,339.01x = 12,887.99 × 5,147.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,339.01x = 66,338,196.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,338,196.31/9,339.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,103.34

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