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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,343.81, 12,894.39 and 5,094.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,343.81, 12,894.39 and 5,094.87 is: 7,030.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,343.81 : 12,894.39 = 5,094.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,343.81/12,894.39 = 5,094.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,343.81x = 12,894.39 × 5,094.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,343.81x = 65,695,285.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,695,285.10/9,343.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,030.89

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