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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,346.39, 12,897.97 and 5,097.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,346.39, 12,897.97 and 5,097.37 is: 7,034.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,346.39 : 12,897.97 = 5,097.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,346.39/12,897.97 = 5,097.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,346.39x = 12,897.97 × 5,097.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,346.39x = 65,745,712.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,745,712.60/9,346.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,034.34

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