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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,346.35, 12,897.80 and 5,097.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,346.35, 12,897.80 and 5,097.45 is: 7,034.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,346.35 : 12,897.80 = 5,097.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,346.35/12,897.80 = 5,097.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,346.35x = 12,897.80 × 5,097.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,346.35x = 65,745,826.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,745,826.12/9,346.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,034.39

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