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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,348.94, 12,902.45 and 5,157.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,348.94, 12,902.45 and 5,157.19 is: 7,117.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,348.94 : 12,902.45 = 5,157.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,348.94/12,902.45 = 5,157.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,348.94x = 12,902.45 × 5,157.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,348.94x = 66,540,328.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,540,328.07/9,348.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,117.42

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