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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,342.84, 12,893.18 and 5,151.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,342.84, 12,893.18 and 5,151.09 is: 7,108.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,342.84 : 12,893.18 = 5,151.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,342.84/12,893.18 = 5,151.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,342.84x = 12,893.18 × 5,151.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,342.84x = 66,413,953.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,413,953.16/9,342.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,108.54

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