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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,340.74, 12,889.35 and 5,148.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,340.74, 12,889.35 and 5,148.96 is: 7,105.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,340.74 : 12,889.35 = 5,148.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,340.74/12,889.35 = 5,148.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,340.74x = 12,889.35 × 5,148.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,340.74x = 66,366,747.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,366,747.58/9,340.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,105.08

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