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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,340.47, 12,889.94 and 5,148.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,340.47, 12,889.94 and 5,148.87 is: 7,105.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,340.47 : 12,889.94 = 5,148.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,340.47/12,889.94 = 5,148.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,340.47x = 12,889.94 × 5,148.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,340.47x = 66,368,599.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,368,599.62/9,340.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,105.49

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