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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,346.35, 12,897.92 and 5,154.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,346.35, 12,897.92 and 5,154.60 is: 7,113.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,346.35 : 12,897.92 = 5,154.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,346.35/12,897.92 = 5,154.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,346.35x = 12,897.92 × 5,154.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,346.35x = 66,483,592.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,483,592.66/9,346.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,113.32

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