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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,346.39, 12,897.43 and 5,154.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,346.39, 12,897.43 and 5,154.64 is: 7,113.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,346.39 : 12,897.43 = 5,154.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,346.39/12,897.43 = 5,154.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,346.39x = 12,897.43 × 5,154.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,346.39x = 66,481,608.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,481,608.58/9,346.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,113.08

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