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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,341.96, 12,892.50 and 5,150.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,341.96, 12,892.50 and 5,150.60 is: 7,108.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,341.96 : 12,892.50 = 5,150.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,341.96/12,892.50 = 5,150.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,341.96x = 12,892.50 × 5,150.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,341.96x = 66,404,110.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,404,110.50/9,341.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,108.16

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