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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,347.28, 12,899.22 and 5,155.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,347.28, 12,899.22 and 5,155.50 is: 7,114.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,347.28 : 12,899.22 = 5,155.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,347.28/12,899.22 = 5,155.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,347.28x = 12,899.22 × 5,155.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,347.28x = 66,501,928.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,501,928.71/9,347.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,114.58

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