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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,354.34, 12,908.59 and 5,105.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,354.34, 12,908.59 and 5,105.30 is: 7,045.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,354.34 : 12,908.59 = 5,105.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,354.34/12,908.59 = 5,105.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,354.34x = 12,908.59 × 5,105.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,354.34x = 65,902,147.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,902,147.22/9,354.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,045.09

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