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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,339.88, 12,888.85 and 5,148.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,339.88, 12,888.85 and 5,148.13 is: 7,104.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,339.88 : 12,888.85 = 5,148.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,339.88/12,888.85 = 5,148.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,339.88x = 12,888.85 × 5,148.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,339.88x = 66,353,475.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,353,475.35/9,339.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,104.32

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