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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,340.34, 12,889.77 and 5,091.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,340.34, 12,889.77 and 5,091.50 is: 7,026.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,340.34 : 12,889.77 = 5,091.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,340.34/12,889.77 = 5,091.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,340.34x = 12,889.77 × 5,091.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,340.34x = 65,628,263.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,628,263.96/9,340.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,026.32

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