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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,344.75, 12,895.89 and 5,153

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,344.75, 12,895.89 and 5,153 is: 7,111.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,344.75 : 12,895.89 = 5,153 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,344.75/12,895.89 = 5,153/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,344.75x = 12,895.89 × 5,153
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,344.75x = 66,452,521.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,452,521.17/9,344.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,111.21

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