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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,346.02, 12,897.66 and 5,097.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,346.02, 12,897.66 and 5,097.16 is: 7,034.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,346.02 : 12,897.66 = 5,097.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,346.02/12,897.66 = 5,097.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,346.02x = 12,897.66 × 5,097.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,346.02x = 65,741,436.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,741,436.65/9,346.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,034.16

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