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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,347, 12,898.90 and 5,155.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,347, 12,898.90 and 5,155.16 is: 7,114.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,347 : 12,898.90 = 5,155.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,347/12,898.90 = 5,155.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,347x = 12,898.90 × 5,155.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,347x = 66,495,893.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,495,893.32/9,347
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,114.14

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