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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,342.92, 12,892.96 and 5,151.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,342.92, 12,892.96 and 5,151.16 is: 7,108.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,342.92 : 12,892.96 = 5,151.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,342.92/12,892.96 = 5,151.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,342.92x = 12,892.96 × 5,151.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,342.92x = 66,413,699.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,413,699.83/9,342.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,108.45

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