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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,349.07, 12,901.77 and 5,157.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,349.07, 12,901.77 and 5,157.32 is: 7,117.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,349.07 : 12,901.77 = 5,157.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,349.07/12,901.77 = 5,157.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,349.07x = 12,901.77 × 5,157.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,349.07x = 66,538,491.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,538,491.95/9,349.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,117.13

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