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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,342.78, 12,893.08 and 5,151.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,342.78, 12,893.08 and 5,151.04 is: 7,108.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,342.78 : 12,893.08 = 5,151.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,342.78/12,893.08 = 5,151.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,342.78x = 12,893.08 × 5,151.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,342.78x = 66,412,770.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,412,770.80/9,342.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,108.46

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