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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,346.41, 12,897.87 and 5,097.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,346.41, 12,897.87 and 5,097.48 is: 7,034.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,346.41 : 12,897.87 = 5,097.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,346.41/12,897.87 = 5,097.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,346.41x = 12,897.87 × 5,097.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,346.41x = 65,746,634.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,746,634.37/9,346.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,034.43

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