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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,341.84, 12,891.72 and 5,150

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,341.84, 12,891.72 and 5,150 is: 7,106.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,341.84 : 12,891.72 = 5,150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,341.84/12,891.72 = 5,150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,341.84x = 12,891.72 × 5,150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,341.84x = 66,392,358
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,392,358/9,341.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,106.99

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