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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,343.69, 12,895.20 and 5,151.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,343.69, 12,895.20 and 5,151.94 is: 7,110.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,343.69 : 12,895.20 = 5,151.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,343.69/12,895.20 = 5,151.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,343.69x = 12,895.20 × 5,151.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,343.69x = 66,435,264.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,435,264.45/9,343.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,110.18

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