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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,346.74, 12,898.89 and 5,155.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,346.74, 12,898.89 and 5,155.26 is: 7,114.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,346.74 : 12,898.89 = 5,155.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,346.74/12,898.89 = 5,155.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,346.74x = 12,898.89 × 5,155.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,346.74x = 66,497,131.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,497,131.66/9,346.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,114.47

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