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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,348.84, 12,901.80 and 5,157.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,348.84, 12,901.80 and 5,157.12 is: 7,117.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,348.84 : 12,901.80 = 5,157.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,348.84/12,901.80 = 5,157.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,348.84x = 12,901.80 × 5,157.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,348.84x = 66,536,130.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,536,130.82/9,348.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,117.05

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