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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,348.92, 12,901.24 and 5,157.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,348.92, 12,901.24 and 5,157.16 is: 7,116.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,348.92 : 12,901.24 = 5,157.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,348.92/12,901.24 = 5,157.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,348.92x = 12,901.24 × 5,157.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,348.92x = 66,533,758.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,533,758.88/9,348.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,116.73

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