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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,346.16, 12,897.54 and 5,097.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,346.16, 12,897.54 and 5,097.26 is: 7,034.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,346.16 : 12,897.54 = 5,097.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,346.16/12,897.54 = 5,097.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,346.16x = 12,897.54 × 5,097.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,346.16x = 65,742,050.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,742,050.25/9,346.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,034.12

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