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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,340.97, 12,890.63 and 5,149.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,340.97, 12,890.63 and 5,149.37 is: 7,106.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,340.97 : 12,890.63 = 5,149.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,340.97/12,890.63 = 5,149.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,340.97x = 12,890.63 × 5,149.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,340.97x = 66,378,597.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,378,597.66/9,340.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,106.18

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