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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,343.25, 12,893.82 and 5,151.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,343.25, 12,893.82 and 5,151.50 is: 7,109.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,343.25 : 12,893.82 = 5,151.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,343.25/12,893.82 = 5,151.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,343.25x = 12,893.82 × 5,151.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,343.25x = 66,422,513.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,422,513.73/9,343.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,109.14

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