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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,340.76, 12,889.74 and 5,148.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,340.76, 12,889.74 and 5,148.68 is: 7,104.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,340.76 : 12,889.74 = 5,148.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,340.76/12,889.74 = 5,148.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,340.76x = 12,889.74 × 5,148.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,340.76x = 66,365,146.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,365,146.54/9,340.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,104.90

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