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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,349.34, 12,901.49 and 5,157.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,349.34, 12,901.49 and 5,157.68 is: 7,117.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,349.34 : 12,901.49 = 5,157.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,349.34/12,901.49 = 5,157.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,349.34x = 12,901.49 × 5,157.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,349.34x = 66,541,666.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,541,666.65/9,349.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,117.26

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