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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,339.66, 12,888.78 and 5,147.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,339.66, 12,888.78 and 5,147.88 is: 7,104.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,339.66 : 12,888.78 = 5,147.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,339.66/12,888.78 = 5,147.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,339.66x = 12,888.78 × 5,147.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,339.66x = 66,349,892.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,349,892.79/9,339.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,104.10

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