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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,344.32, 12,895.10 and 5,152.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,344.32, 12,895.10 and 5,152.57 is: 7,110.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,344.32 : 12,895.10 = 5,152.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,344.32/12,895.10 = 5,152.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,344.32x = 12,895.10 × 5,152.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,344.32x = 66,442,815.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,442,815.17/9,344.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,110.51

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