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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,344.64, 12,895.02 and 5,152.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,344.64, 12,895.02 and 5,152.98 is: 7,110.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,344.64 : 12,895.02 = 5,152.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,344.64/12,895.02 = 5,152.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,344.64x = 12,895.02 × 5,152.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,344.64x = 66,447,780.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,447,780.16/9,344.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,110.79

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