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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,347.20, 12,898.98 and 5,155.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,347.20, 12,898.98 and 5,155.48 is: 7,114.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,347.20 : 12,898.98 = 5,155.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,347.20/12,898.98 = 5,155.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,347.20x = 12,898.98 × 5,155.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,347.20x = 66,500,433.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,500,433.41/9,347.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,114.48

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