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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,340.71, 12,890.40 and 5,148.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,340.71, 12,890.40 and 5,148.96 is: 7,105.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,340.71 : 12,890.40 = 5,148.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,340.71/12,890.40 = 5,148.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,340.71x = 12,890.40 × 5,148.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,340.71x = 66,372,153.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,372,153.98/9,340.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,105.69

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