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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,349.56, 12,902.22 and 5,157.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,349.56, 12,902.22 and 5,157.72 is: 7,117.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,349.56 : 12,902.22 = 5,157.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,349.56/12,902.22 = 5,157.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,349.56x = 12,902.22 × 5,157.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,349.56x = 66,546,038.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,546,038.14/9,349.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,117.56

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