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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,344.77, 12,895.77 and 5,153.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,344.77, 12,895.77 and 5,153.02 is: 7,111.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,344.77 : 12,895.77 = 5,153.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,344.77/12,895.77 = 5,153.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,344.77x = 12,895.77 × 5,153.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,344.77x = 66,452,160.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,452,160.73/9,344.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,111.16

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