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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,340.77, 12,890.25 and 5,149.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,340.77, 12,890.25 and 5,149.02 is: 7,105.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,340.77 : 12,890.25 = 5,149.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,340.77/12,890.25 = 5,149.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,340.77x = 12,890.25 × 5,149.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,340.77x = 66,372,155.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,372,155.06/9,340.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,105.64

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