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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,347.22, 12,898.53 and 5,154.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,347.22, 12,898.53 and 5,154.90 is: 7,113.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,347.22 : 12,898.53 = 5,154.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,347.22/12,898.53 = 5,154.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,347.22x = 12,898.53 × 5,154.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,347.22x = 66,490,632.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,490,632.30/9,347.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,113.41

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