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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,341.28, 12,890.93 and 5,149.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,341.28, 12,890.93 and 5,149.53 is: 7,106.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,341.28 : 12,890.93 = 5,149.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,341.28/12,890.93 = 5,149.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,341.28x = 12,890.93 × 5,149.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,341.28x = 66,382,205.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,382,205.02/9,341.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,106.33

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