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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,349.59, 12,902.25 and 5,157.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,349.59, 12,902.25 and 5,157.84 is: 7,117.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,349.59 : 12,902.25 = 5,157.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,349.59/12,902.25 = 5,157.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,349.59x = 12,902.25 × 5,157.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,349.59x = 66,547,741.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,547,741.14/9,349.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,117.72

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