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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,341.19, 12,890.79 and 5,149.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,341.19, 12,890.79 and 5,149.44 is: 7,106.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,341.19 : 12,890.79 = 5,149.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,341.19/12,890.79 = 5,149.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,341.19x = 12,890.79 × 5,149.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,341.19x = 66,380,349.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,380,349.66/9,341.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,106.20

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