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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,344.25, 12,895.11 and 5,152.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,344.25, 12,895.11 and 5,152.50 is: 7,110.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,344.25 : 12,895.11 = 5,152.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,344.25/12,895.11 = 5,152.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,344.25x = 12,895.11 × 5,152.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,344.25x = 66,442,054.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,442,054.28/9,344.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,110.47

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