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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,344.29, 12,895.02 and 5,095.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,344.29, 12,895.02 and 5,095.34 is: 7,031.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,344.29 : 12,895.02 = 5,095.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,344.29/12,895.02 = 5,095.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,344.29x = 12,895.02 × 5,095.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,344.29x = 65,704,495.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,704,495.09/9,344.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,031.51

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