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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,342.54, 12,891.92 and 5,150.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,342.54, 12,891.92 and 5,150.78 is: 7,107.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,342.54 : 12,891.92 = 5,150.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,342.54/12,891.92 = 5,150.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,342.54x = 12,891.92 × 5,150.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,342.54x = 66,403,443.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,403,443.70/9,342.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,107.64

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