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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,343.89, 12,894.53 and 5,152.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,343.89, 12,894.53 and 5,152.14 is: 7,109.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,343.89 : 12,894.53 = 5,152.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,343.89/12,894.53 = 5,152.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,343.89x = 12,894.53 × 5,152.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,343.89x = 66,434,398.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,434,398.03/9,343.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,109.93

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