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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,342.76, 12,892.50 and 5,150.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,342.76, 12,892.50 and 5,150.68 is: 7,107.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,342.76 : 12,892.50 = 5,150.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,342.76/12,892.50 = 5,150.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,342.76x = 12,892.50 × 5,150.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,342.76x = 66,405,141.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,405,141.90/9,342.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,107.66

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