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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,347.54, 12,899.28 and 5,155.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,347.54, 12,899.28 and 5,155.76 is: 7,114.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,347.54 : 12,899.28 = 5,155.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,347.54/12,899.28 = 5,155.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,347.54x = 12,899.28 × 5,155.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,347.54x = 66,505,591.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,505,591.85/9,347.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,114.77

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