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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,347.84, 12,899.97 and 5,156.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,347.84, 12,899.97 and 5,156.09 is: 7,115.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,347.84 : 12,899.97 = 5,156.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,347.84/12,899.97 = 5,156.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,347.84x = 12,899.97 × 5,156.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,347.84x = 66,513,406.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,513,406.32/9,347.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,115.38

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