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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,349.37, 12,901.90 and 5,157.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,349.37, 12,901.90 and 5,157.53 is: 7,117.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,349.37 : 12,901.90 = 5,157.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,349.37/12,901.90 = 5,157.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,349.37x = 12,901.90 × 5,157.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,349.37x = 66,541,936.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,541,936.31/9,349.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,117.26

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