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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,343.54, 12,893.76 and 5,151.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,343.54, 12,893.76 and 5,151.76 is: 7,109.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,343.54 : 12,893.76 = 5,151.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,343.54/12,893.76 = 5,151.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,343.54x = 12,893.76 × 5,151.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,343.54x = 66,425,557.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,425,557.02/9,343.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,109.25

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