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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,348.91, 12,901.64 and 5,157.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,348.91, 12,901.64 and 5,157.16 is: 7,116.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,348.91 : 12,901.64 = 5,157.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,348.91/12,901.64 = 5,157.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,348.91x = 12,901.64 × 5,157.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,348.91x = 66,535,821.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,535,821.74/9,348.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,116.96

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