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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,346.56, 12,898.08 and 5,154.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,346.56, 12,898.08 and 5,154.72 is: 7,113.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,346.56 : 12,898.08 = 5,154.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,346.56/12,898.08 = 5,154.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,346.56x = 12,898.08 × 5,154.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,346.56x = 66,485,990.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,485,990.94/9,346.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,113.42

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