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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,344.54, 12,895.14 and 5,152.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,344.54, 12,895.14 and 5,152.76 is: 7,110.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,344.54 : 12,895.14 = 5,152.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,344.54/12,895.14 = 5,152.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,344.54x = 12,895.14 × 5,152.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,344.54x = 66,445,561.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,445,561.59/9,344.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,110.63

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