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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,342.29, 12,892.37 and 5,150.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,342.29, 12,892.37 and 5,150.54 is: 7,107.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,342.29 : 12,892.37 = 5,150.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,342.29/12,892.37 = 5,150.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,342.29x = 12,892.37 × 5,150.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,342.29x = 66,402,673.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,402,673.86/9,342.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,107.75

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