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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,346.30, 12,897.66 and 5,154.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,346.30, 12,897.66 and 5,154.46 is: 7,113.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,346.30 : 12,897.66 = 5,154.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,346.30/12,897.66 = 5,154.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,346.30x = 12,897.66 × 5,154.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,346.30x = 66,480,472.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,480,472.56/9,346.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,113.03

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