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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,346.26, 12,897.69 and 5,097.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,346.26, 12,897.69 and 5,097.33 is: 7,034.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,346.26 : 12,897.69 = 5,097.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,346.26/12,897.69 = 5,097.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,346.26x = 12,897.69 × 5,097.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,346.26x = 65,743,782.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,743,782.17/9,346.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,034.23

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