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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,340.52, 12,889.66 and 5,091.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,340.52, 12,889.66 and 5,091.66 is: 7,026.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,340.52 : 12,889.66 = 5,091.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,340.52/12,889.66 = 5,091.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,340.52x = 12,889.66 × 5,091.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,340.52x = 65,629,796.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,629,796.92/9,340.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,026.35

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