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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,343.78, 12,894.46 and 5,152.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,343.78, 12,894.46 and 5,152.04 is: 7,109.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,343.78 : 12,894.46 = 5,152.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,343.78/12,894.46 = 5,152.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,343.78x = 12,894.46 × 5,152.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,343.78x = 66,432,773.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,432,773.70/9,343.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,109.84

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