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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,340.22, 12,889.59 and 5,148.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,340.22, 12,889.59 and 5,148.62 is: 7,105.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,340.22 : 12,889.59 = 5,148.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,340.22/12,889.59 = 5,148.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,340.22x = 12,889.59 × 5,148.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,340.22x = 66,363,600.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,363,600.87/9,340.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,105.14

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