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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,346.91, 12,898.44 and 5,314.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,346.91, 12,898.44 and 5,314.18 is: 7,333.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,346.91 : 12,898.44 = 5,314.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,346.91/12,898.44 = 5,314.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,346.91x = 12,898.44 × 5,314.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,346.91x = 68,544,599.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,544,599.63/9,346.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,333.40

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